healthcare
Americannoun
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the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
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any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of healthcare
Example Sentences
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“Anything we can tie into the rising cost of healthcare and long-term care would help,” Lynch said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Not including healthcare, the country will spend more than £100 billion this year on all types of welfare benefits for the sick and disabled, about a third more than defense spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
This means the signals it delivers can be adjusted to suit a patient's needs, potentially giving healthcare providers greater flexibility in managing conditions that involve abnormal or unwanted nerve activity.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
As a doctor and state lawmaker, Pan said, he worked to expand healthcare and address the needs of his community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
In November 2007, King Abdallah instructed his new prime minister to focus on socioeconomic reform, developing a healthcare and housing network for civilians and military personnel, and improving the educational system.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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