Healthcare
[helth-kair] /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/
noun, Also, health care
1.
the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the of the body or mind.
2.
any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.
adjective, Also, health-care
3.
of, relating to, or involved in healthcare:
healthcare workers; a healthcare center.
n.
also health care, 1940, U.S. government-ese, from health + care (n.).
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- Health-care directive
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- Healthcare-proxy
noun 1. a legal document in which a person can appoint someone to make decisions about medical treatment in the event that he or she is no longer mentally competent or able to communicate.
- Health care proxy
noun 1. a legal document in which a person can appoint someone to make decisions about medical treatment in the event that he or she is no longer mentally competent or able to communicate.
- Health center
noun a building or institution where medical services are offered or a group of doctors practice
- Health centre
noun 1. (in Britain) premises, owned by a local authority, providing health care for the local community and usually housing a group practice, nursing staff, a child-health clinic, X-ray facilities, etc