healthcare

American

[helth-kair] / ˈhɛlθˌkɛər /

noun

the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.

adjective

of, relating to, or involved in healthcare.

healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

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Abrams’ latest Avery Keene novel, “Coded Justice,” came out last year and explores the role of artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Howell plays fourth-year medical student Dennis Whitaker in the popular HBO drama, which follows the daily lives of healthcare professionals in a Pittsburgh hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

If you are paying cash for a planned procedure, healthcare providers including hospitals are required to offer you a “good faith estimate” of cost beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The first of the youth-obsessed baby boomers turn 80 this year, and they have big ideas for spending, healthcare and housing, writes Clare Ansberry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The government is striving to open new export markets, encourage foreign investment, modernize the tax and healthcare systems, and stimulate the sluggish economy.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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