healthcare

American

[helth-kair] / ˈhɛlθˌkɛər /

noun

the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.

adjective

of, relating to, or involved in healthcare.

healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

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Their thoughts instead turn to trusts and beneficiary designations for after-death instructions, and they focus heavily on the documents that come into play if you get sick, like power of attorney and a healthcare proxy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has urged people not to block roads and to let healthcare workers reach their patients, adding that "disruption threatens life".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Biotech and pharma companies have been scrambling to integrate AI into their businesses as developers like OpenAI and Anthropic launch healthcare tools.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But for the documents they should be most concerned about, healthcare proxies and financial power of attorney, the share stands at 17% and 8%, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The government is striving to open new export markets, encourage foreign investment, modernize the tax and healthcare systems, and stimulate the sluggish economy.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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