healthcare
Americannoun
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the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
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any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of healthcare
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Healthcare costs have gone up across the board - health insurance and out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, hospital expenses and prescription drug costs have all surged in recent years, rising faster than the rate of inflation.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Andrews, who previously lost a 2022 House race, has framed her candidacy around the cost of healthcare and recently earned support from one of South Carolina’s former Republican governors.
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
Households spent more on new cars, healthcare, housing, hotels and restaurants in the summer and fall.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
In exchange, they get good public services, like education and healthcare, personal safety and a stable society that follows certain rules and regulations.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The government is striving to open new export markets, encourage foreign investment, modernize the tax and healthcare systems, and stimulate the sluggish economy.
From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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