Word
healthcare
Phoneticshealth·care, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɛɫθˌkɛɹ/
UK/hˈɛlθkeə/
Uncountable noun Medicine
Definition
n. the set of services provided by doctors, nurses, and hospitals to keep people healthy. It includes everything from regular checkups to emergency surgery.
n. the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve physical and mental health. Often used to refer to the entire industry or the national system of medical care.
Examples
“The government is investing more money in healthcare.”
“Access to affordable healthcare remains a major topic of debate during the national election cycle.”
“The transition to digital records has revolutionized healthcare by allowing specialists to share patient data instantly across different hospital departments.”
Examples
simple
“The government is investing more money in healthcare.”
contextual
“Access to affordable healthcare remains a major topic of debate during the national election cycle.”
complex
“The transition to digital records has revolutionized healthcare by allowing specialists to share patient data instantly across different hospital departments.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “healthcare” in context.
Verb
01. access healthcare
“People living in remote rural areas often find it difficult to access healthcare.”
verb + noun
02. improve healthcare
“New technology is helping to improve healthcare outcomes for cancer patients.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. universal healthcare
“Many European countries have a system of universal healthcare funded by taxes.”
adj + noun
04. affordable healthcare
“The debate focused on how to ensure affordable healthcare for low-income families.”
adj + noun
05. private healthcare
“Some people choose to pay for private healthcare to avoid long waiting lists.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. healthcare provider
“You should consult your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise regime.”
noun + noun
07. cost of healthcare
“The rising cost of healthcare is a major concern for the aging population.”
noun + of + noun
08. healthcare professional
“Nurses and physiotherapists are essential healthcare professionals.”
noun + noun
09. healthcare system
10. healthcare workers
11. healthcare professionals
12. healthcare facilities
Pitfall
the health care's cost
the cost of healthcare
While 'healthcare' can be written as two words, it is rarely used in the possessive form with an apostrophe; use an 'of' phrase instead.
Real-World Examples
“Japan's healthcare sector is said to be particularly slow to look at AI, with some hospitals yet to even fully digitalise patient files.” “The body scan industry sees itself as a new frontier in healthcare, preventing disease before it has a chance to fully appear.” “Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.” “If you have private healthcare, MRIs will typically included in your policy.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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