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

She points out the spectrum of healthcare provided and the complexity of situations for both patients, many of whom must travel considerable distances, and providers.

From Los Angeles Times

And while mutual and hedge funds are in agreement on most sectors, with healthcare and industrials among the most overweight for both, there are areas of contention.

From MarketWatch

Plus, you will have private healthcare insurance to pay for between then and the age of 65, which could cost anywhere from $600 to $1,000 a month, depending on the plan.

From MarketWatch

And while mutual and hedge funds are in agreement on most sectors, with healthcare and industrials among the most overweight for both, there are areas of contention.

From MarketWatch

Plus, companies replace CEOs in record numbers and healthcare jobs power America’s labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal