Meaning of the word sanatorium in English

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sanatorium

US /ˌsæn.əˈtɔːr.i.əm/
UK /ˌsæn.əˈtɔː.ri.əm/

Noun

a hospital for the treatment of chronic diseases, especially tuberculosis, or for convalescence

Example:
He spent several months in a sanatorium recovering from his illness.
The old sanatorium was converted into a luxury hotel.