nursing
/ (ˈnɜːsɪŋ) /
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noun
- the practice or profession of caring for the sick and injured
- (as modifier)a nursing home
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nursing
[ nûr′sĭng ]
n.
The profession of a nurse.
The tasks performed or care provided by a nurse.
The act or practice of breast-feeding.
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