caregiver
[ kair-giv-er ]
/ ˈkɛərˌgɪv ər /
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noun
a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.
an adult who cares for an infant or child.
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British Dictionary definitions for caregiver
caregiver
/ (ˈkɛəˌɡɪvə) /
noun
US and Canadian a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relativeAlso called: carer
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Medical definitions for caregiver
caregiver
[ kâr′gĭv′ər ]
n.
An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.
An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult.
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