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Quantine

Description:

Quantine refers to a place or period of isolation, typically imposed to prevent the spread of contagious diseases. It is a term used to describe the action or process of isolating someone who may have been exposed to an infectious disease to prevent further transmission.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
• A designated area or facility where people suspected of having a contagious disease are temporarily isolated for medical evaluation or treatment.

Example Sentence: The hospital has established a quantine to house patients exhibiting symptoms of the new virus.

• A period of isolation or restriction of movement imposed upon individuals who have been exposed to a contagious disease.

Example Sentence: After coming into contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient, John was placed under quantine for two weeks.

2. Verb:
• To confine or isolate someone in a quantine.

Example Sentence: The health authorities decided to quantine the entire village to prevent the spread of the highly infectious virus.

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