Meaning
clinic, surgery
- A doctor's office, clinic, or outpatient surgery where patients receive non-emergency medical treatment
In a sentence
Il medico riceve i pazienti nel suo ambulatorio.
The doctor sees patients in his clinic.
L'ambulatorio è aperto solo la mattina dal lunedì al venerdì.
The surgery is open only in the morning from Monday to Friday.
Devo andare all'ambulatorio per fare un'iniezione.
I have to go to the clinic to get an injection.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ambulatorio | masculine · singular |
| ambulatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Differs from ospedale (general hospital); an ambulatorio handles outpatient care without overnight stays.