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.

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adjective

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

   healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

At home, DeepSeek's AI tools have been widely adopted by Chinese municipalities and healthcare institutions as well as the financial sector and other businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Hiring overall has slowed, and “both white-collar and blue-collar job growth is stagnant … while the so-called ‘pink-collar’ roles in healthcare are continuing to show strong growth.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

An increase in patients, not enough medical staff, the threat of malpractice lawsuits, and distress about patients’ inability to pay for healthcare got so bad that he developed post-traumatic stress disorder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In Wrexham, many people recognised that legal migration was important to sectors such as healthcare and hospitality.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Negotiations on pension and additional healthcare reforms are continuing without clear prospects for agreement and implementation.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency