healthcare

[helth-kair]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of healthcare¹

health + care

Example Sentences

So far in his second term, the president has pardoned or commuted the sentences of multiple people convicted of different types of fraud, including wire, securities, tax and healthcare fraud.

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The companies said they will collaborate to enable virtual design, testing and validation through the use of “digital twins”—simulations of physical processes—for industries such as semiconductor, robotics, aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare.

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In the UK, the injections are prescription only medicines, which means they can only be prescribed by a healthcare professional for a person who clinically needs it.

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Tech is taking a back seat to sectors such as healthcare, materials, and consumer discretionary.

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The ratio has since started to climb, with the rally over the past few days helping push healthcare stocks and other previously struggling sectors to new highs.

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