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tertiary care

American  

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. the aspect of in-patient care dealing with illnesses or conditions requiring specialized techniques, as coronary artery bypass surgery, renal hemodialysis, and treatment of severe burns.


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Nearly a quarter work for Cardiff and Vale health board, which provides a large proportion of tertiary care, meaning the impact on planned services will be significant.

From BBC Jan. 11, 2024

In late March, a 70-year-old woman was wheeled into a government-backed tertiary care hospital in a Colombo suburb.

From Reuters Apr. 12, 2022

She said two critical patients were stabilized and transferred to tertiary care facilities.

From Seattle Times Jan. 30, 2022

The tertiary care hospital also has psychiatrists and social workers on staff and its own security force, she said.

From Washington Times Jul. 10, 2017

During the preceding three years, she had established a vibrant solo private practice based in Portland, Ore., while also helping run a research and tumor banking program at a tertiary care center.

From Slate Oct. 29, 2012

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