What is another word for lazaret?
Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪzaɹət] (IPA) 
A lazaret is a quarantine station or a hospital for people suffering from infectious diseases. Synonyms for lazaret include pesthouse, isolation hospital, infirmary, quarantine center, and quarantine station. These words also imply the same meaning as lazaret, i.e., a place for isolating people with dangerous contagious diseases. Other synonyms could include quarantine facility, treatment center, and medical unit. The term "lazaretto" is another synonym for lazaret that is derived from the Italian word "lazzaretto." Regardless of the term used, all these words signify medical institutions dedicated to protecting public health and safety by treating and isolating severe infectious diseases.
