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aftercare

American

[af-ter-kair, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌkɛər, ˈɑf- /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.

aftercare British

/ ˈɑːftəˌkɛə /

noun

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

contact lens aftercare

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Etymology

Origin of aftercare

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care

Example Sentences

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“There’s no aftercare for this experience,” Alary said.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

Ms Dyson says she found the aftercare galling, and says this is commonplace for many women.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

And they get "comprehensive psychological support" and an aftercare package including "support to all Islanders following their participation on the show".

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

“It’s extremely intimate,” said Davis, a queer licensed aesthetician who specializes in facial treatments and post-surgery aftercare for transgender people and nonbinary people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

Bodily preservation, beyond the ashes or cemented paw prints offered by veterinarians and animal hospitals, has become a growing facet in the world of pet aftercare, with traditional taxidermists fulfilling many of the niche requests.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

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