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Term: Nosocomus
Definition: A nosocomus is someone who used to manage a hospital for poor people a long time ago. They helped take care of the sick and injured who couldn't afford to pay for medical treatment.
Definition: A person who manages a hospital that cares for paupers.
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The term "nosocomus" comes from the Greek word for "an attendant on the side." In history, it referred to someone who managed a hospital that cared for people who were too poor to pay for medical treatment. The examples illustrate how the nosocomus was responsible for overseeing the care of these patients and ensuring that they received the medical attention they needed.