Healthcare

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/

Healthcare (noun)

  1. Services that help people stay healthy or get better when they are ill.
  2. The organized system of hospitals, clinics, and workers that provides care to a population.
  3. The field and business of providing diagnosis, treatment, and support for health problems.

Examples

  • The clinic provides medical services for local residents.
  • People need medical services when they get sick.