WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
health•care
(helth′kâr′),USA pronunciation n. Also, health′ care′.
adj. Also, health′-care′.
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026- Medicinethe field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.
- Medicineany of the procedures or methods employed in this field.
adj. Also, health′-care′.
- Medicineof, pertaining to, or involved in healthcare:healthcare workers; a healthcare center.
- health + care
ˈhealth ˌcare or ˈhealthˌcare,
n.
adj. Also, ˈhealth-ˌcare.
- Medicine[uncountable] the field or industry concerned with supplying services, equipment, and information related to maintaining and restoring physical and mental health.
adj. Also, ˈhealth-ˌcare.
- Medicineof, relating to, or involved in health care:a health-care center; health-care workers.
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