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.

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adjective

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

   healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

But that hasn’t happened this year, outside of a few sectors like energy and healthcare, and those cases likely reflect most or all of the bad news.

From Barron's

But that hasn’t happened this year, outside of a few sectors like energy and healthcare, and those cases likely reflect most or all of the bad news.

From Barron's

“Utilities, food waste and lifestyle inflation can quietly erode cash flow over a 20- to 30-year retirement. Even households with meaningful assets need to manage longevity risk, healthcare uncertainty and rising living costs.”

From MarketWatch

The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross called on Friday for a de-escalation of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan, insisting that civilians must be protected and healthcare access guaranteed.

From Barron's

Quantum computing has frequently been touted as the next big technology, with transformative potential spanning sectors from healthcare to finance to defense.

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