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afdeling, eenheid
a separate area in a hospital for patients with similar conditions
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The hospital ’s pediatric ward is specifically for children who need medical care.
De afdeling kindergeneeskunde van het ziekenhuis is specifiek voor kinderen die medische zorg nodig hebben.
He was transferred to the orthopedic ward for treatment of his broken leg.
Hij werd overgebracht naar de orthopedische afdeling voor de behandeling van zijn gebroken been.
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pupil, beschermeling
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
Voorbeelden
The orphan became the ward of a local family.
He is the ward of the court due to his parents' incapacity.
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wijk, district
a district into which a city or town is divided for the purpose of administration and elections
Voorbeelden
The mayor was elected by the citizens of the northern ward.
Each ward has a representative on the city council.
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afdeling, sectie
a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
Voorbeelden
The new inmates were assigned to the maximum-security ward.
Guards patrolled the ward every hour.
to ward
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bewaken, beschermen
watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
Voorbeelden
The parents warded the children from potential hazards.
Sunscreen wards the skin against UV damage.
