Valetudinarium refers to a healing place or infirmary where people receive medical treatment. Synonyms for this term include hospital, clinic, sick bay, infirmary, dispensary, medical center, medical facility, and wellness center. Each of these synonyms has a slightly different connotation. For example, a hospital typically provides a wide range of medical services, while a clinic may specialize in a particular area of medicine. A sick bay is often associated with military or naval healthcare facilities. Infirmary and dispensary may be used to describe smaller medical facilities, while medical center and medical facility often imply larger establishments with more advanced medical technology. Finally, a wellness center may focus on holistic approaches to healthcare and wellness.