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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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