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• Originating or taking place in a hospital

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  Cite Definition for Nosocomial

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Nosocomial. (n.d.). HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. Retrieved May 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/nosocomial.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Nosocomial. www.cdc.gov. HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. CDC. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/nosocomial (accessed: May 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Nosocomial." HAI Glossary for Healthcare Data and Reporting. CDC. 29 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/nosocomial.

• Indicates a hospital-associated or hospital-acquired condition, typically used in the context of nosocomial infections.

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  Cite Definition for Nosocomial

  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Nosocomial. (n.d.). Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Retrieved May 29, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/nosocomial.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Nosocomial. www.doh.wa.gov. Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/nosocomial (accessed: May 29, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Nosocomial." Healthcare Associated Infections Glossary. Washington State Department of Health. 29 May. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/nosocomial.

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