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

The new feature can dispense personalized healthcare advice that’s informed by medical records and personal health data, if users choose to upload them.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new feature within the Copilot app will offer personalized healthcare advice and make it easy to upload test results, fitness data and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

The approvals strengthen Ultragreen’s ability to work with healthcare institutions and distribution partners, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, Indeed said job postings in mid-February were flat from a year earlier, with a pickup for sectors such as retail and technology countering softening of demand in healthcare and education.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a senior, healthcare is important to me, and I’m thinking twice about moving.

From MarketWatch