interprofessional

American  

[in-ter-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌɪn tər prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /

adjective

1. involving trained workers with expertise in different fields, especially within the healthcare industry.

   With almost half of Americans living with chronic health conditions, an interprofessional team approach is needed to provide coordinated, high-quality patient care.

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Other Word Forms

• interprofessionally
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of interprofessional

inter- ( def. ) + professional ( def. )

Example Sentences

Whatever the road to get there, though, industry professionals agree that great results are what matter most.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Employment in motion-picture and TV production has fallen 30% from its late-2022 peak, and many writers, editors, and other industry professionals are struggling to find work, particularly in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The week-long event, which brought together artists, industry professionals and stakeholders from across the continent, culminated in a ceremony where Nigeria's current musical prowess was firmly on display.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

The retailer hopes this publication will serve as a valuable resource for nutritional science, medical and industry professionals, and will help underpin its future product development.

From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025

More than 100 film industry professionals, whether actors, directors or producers, were received by the pope inside the Apostolic Palace, including Cate Blanchett, Alison Brie, Judd Apatow and Viggo Mortensen.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025