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healthcare

American  
[helth-kair] / ˈhɛlθˌkɛər /

noun

  1. the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.

  2. any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or involved in healthcare.

    healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

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“This initiative reflects the serious crisis we face and that affordability is a real thing,” said Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute, a Massachusetts-based healthcare think tank.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She also noted that patients experiencing cognitive problems during cancer treatment should consult their healthcare provider before starting any intervention to ensure it is appropriate for their individual situation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Medicare is the primary or only source of healthcare for most older Americans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

It seems likely therefore that the impact of AI on human health through the healthcare industry will emerge as one of its most valuable impacts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

At home, Havana provided Cubans with high levels of healthcare, education, and social security while suppressing the Roman Catholic Church and arresting political dissidents.

From The 1999 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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