healthcare
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.
“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.”
While 'healthcare' can be written as two words, it is rarely used in the possessive form with an apostrophe; use an 'of' phrase instead.
Usage healthcare provider · healthcare system · healthcare workers