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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The difference in earnings potential in large part reflects today’s modern economy and America’s tech and healthcare needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Other issues in the campaign include healthcare, water quality and housing affordability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"Patients and their healthcare providers should consider this finding as part of broader efforts to promote healthier dietary choices."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
And although 85 percent of Americans still get health information from healthcare providers, 4 in 10 adults—and more than half of women age 18 to 49—also get it from influencers or podcasters.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
Negotiations on pension and additional healthcare reforms are continuing without clear prospects for agreement and implementation.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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