healthcare

American

[helth-kair] / ˈhɛlθˌkɛər /

noun

the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.

adjective

of, relating to, or involved in healthcare.

healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

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He believes this is a "golden era" for peptides and that they will play a huge part in the future of healthcare.

From BBC

It boasts some of the best healthcare and education in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Relocation agencies say their new clients include Midwestern small-business owners—architects, financial advisers and engineers—saving on healthcare costs by living seven time zones east of their clients.

From The Wall Street Journal

Epstein advises him on the sale of his healthcare business, and chides him for not being careful enough in checking out the background of a new contact.

From BBC

But that hasn’t happened this year, outside of a few sectors like energy and healthcare, and those cases likely reflect most or all of the bad news.

From Barron's

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