Lazaret

Laz`a`ret´ Pronunciation: lăz`å`rĕt´

n.	1.	A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases.
	2.	(Naut.) A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a storeroom.

Noun

lazaret - hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)

Synonyms: lazar house, lazarette, lazaretto, pesthouse