Telemedicine
Pronunciation: /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛdɪsən/
Telemedicine (noun)
- Medical care given to a patient at a distance using phone or video, so they can talk to a doctor without going to a clinic.
- A system of health services that uses digital communication to assess symptoms, give advice, and manage treatment remotely.
Examples
- Telemedicine lets a doctor treat patients from a distance.
- Patients can receive remote doctor care through telemedicine.