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

Worker furloughs, increased worker payments for healthcare, and other options could start to make a dent.

From The Wall Street Journal

Healthcare, prescription drugs and international travel were leading contributors, with healthcare accounting for a third of the increase.

From The Wall Street Journal

The same problem arises whenever third parties spend on your behalf—healthcare, corporate procurement, government programs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elsewhere, healthcare could always see elevated deal activity.

From Barron's

The bulk of the spending in the third quarter was on necessities such as healthcare, insurance, clothing, car repairs, gas, housing and utilities.

From MarketWatch