Meaning of the word "emergency room" in English

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emergency room

US /ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.si ˌruːm/
UK /ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.si ˌruːm/
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Noun

1.

the part of a hospital where people who are badly ill or injured are taken for urgent treatment

Example:
He was rushed to the emergency room after the accident.
The doctor in the emergency room quickly assessed her condition.
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