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personal care

American  

noun

  1. assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

  2. the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

personal care British  

noun

  1. help given to elderly or infirm people with essential everyday activities such as washing, dressing, and meals

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Other Word Forms

  • personal-care adjective

Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

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