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extended care

American

[ik-sten-did kair] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd ˈkɛər /

noun

generalized health or nursing care for disabled people or convalescents, when hospitalization is not required.

Etymology

Origin of extended care

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Gifting should only happen after parents have thoroughly stress-tested their own retirement plan for various scenarios including needs for extended care.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Most mammals provide extended care for their young.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026

Families that needed extended care may either be able to take advantage of district offerings or have to seek alternative care to cover school breaks and after-school hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

“Because of the early delivery, medical bills, and extended care needed for baby Josephine, I am humbly pleading for any help for this little family.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023

While it is relatively easy to get treatment soon after an incident, setting up extended care has been more difficult, Mr. Zaid said.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2022

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