aftercare

[ af-ter-kair, ahf- ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.

aftercare

/ ˈɑːftəˌkɛə /

noun

1. support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison
2. med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation
3. any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product

   contact lens aftercare

Word History and Origins

Origin of aftercare¹

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care