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healthcare

American  
[helth-kair] / ˈhɛlθˌkɛər /

noun

  1. the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.

  2. any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.


adjective

  1. of, relating to, or involved in healthcare.

    healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

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Together he and Clinton cofounded and cochaired the Senate Manufacturing Caucus, traveled abroad together on congressional delegations, and partnered on climate policy and healthcare initiatives.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

A few words of caution on your healthcare coverage.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

The hope is that her experience can be used to inform future research and female healthcare more broadly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Unlike the UK, Bulgaria's healthcare system is a mix between public and private.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

We see the artificial obstacles to appropriate energy policy, international relations, urban planning and affordable healthcare as what they are: artificial.

From Open Source Democracy by Rushkoff, Douglas

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