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

At home, DeepSeek's AI tools have been widely adopted by Chinese municipalities and healthcare institutions as well as the financial sector and other businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

“We are not our grandparents. We likely have a different zipcode, a different education, different healthcare opportunities,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

However, they warn that hearing care has been deprioritized by U.S. consumers and European healthcare systems, and see the risk that weak consumer sentiment could also weigh on processor upgrade volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

In Wrexham, many people recognised that legal migration was important to sectors such as healthcare and hospitality.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In November 2007, King Abdallah instructed   his new prime minister to focus on socioeconomic reform, developing   a healthcare and housing network for civilians and military   personnel, and improving the educational system.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency