Meaning of the word "field hospital" in English

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field hospital

US /ˈfiːld ˌhɑːs.pɪ.təl/
UK /ˈfiːld ˌhɑːs.pɪ.təl/
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Noun

1.

a temporary hospital set up near a combat zone or disaster area to provide immediate medical care to casualties

Example:
The wounded soldiers were transported to the field hospital for urgent treatment.
After the earthquake, a temporary field hospital was set up to treat the injured.
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