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

Rare-disease specialist Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is set to be acquired by healthcare group Angelini Pharma in a $4.1 billion deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Middle-manager job postings are up slightly for fields like construction and medical information while holding steady in healthcare.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

In addition, “families with children traveling to regions in the United States with ongoing outbreaks should consult with a healthcare provider about following immunization recommendations for international travel,” California health officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

At a time when the broader market is expensive and subject to headline risk, healthcare offers buyers a high-quality defensive option, one that could regain interest from investors seeking to reduce geopolitical risk.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

We see the artificial obstacles to appropriate energy policy, international relations, urban planning and affordable healthcare as what they are: artificial.

From Open Source Democracy by Rushkoff, Douglas