medical tourism

noun

1. tourist travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment or improving health or fitness.

   The spiraling cost of healthcare has contributed to the growth of medical tourism.

Other Word Forms

• medical tourist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of medical tourism¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The move is part of a wider government campaign to curb so-called medical tourism, as well as tighten regulations for cosmetic practitioners in England.

From BBC

India has long been a hub for medical tourism and concern there about kidney sales has been rising, following accounts in media reports and a recent police investigation.

From BBC

Mr. Kodsi said his project would cater to the boom in medical tourism.

From New York Times

The public, the department added, could refer to UK-wide information and guidance on medical tourism.

From BBC

It’s better-known as a resort town for gay men than a hot spot for medical tourism.

From Los Angeles Times