| ancillary | Subservient or subordinate, like a handmaid; auxiliary. "The Convocation of York seems to have been always considered as inferior, and even ancillary, to the greater province." (Hallam) Origin: L. Ancillaris, fr. Ancilla a female servant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ancillary services, hospital | Those support services other than room, board, and medical and nursing services that are provided to hospital patients in the course of care. They include such services as laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and physical therapy services. (12 Dec 1998) |