Sickroom (noun)

A room designated for the care and treatment of the sick or unwell.

Origin:

The word sickroom originated in the early 19th century, and is a combination of the word sick, meaning unwell or ill, and room, meaning a space or compartment. it refers to a room in a residence or institution designated for the care and treatment of the sick or unwell.

Examples:

1. The patient was confined to the sickroom for a week.
2. The sickroom was equipped with a hospital bed and medical equipment.
3. The nurse attended to the patient in the sickroom.
4. She converted a spare room into a sickroom for her elderly mother.
5. The sickroom had a comfortable chair for visitors to sit in.