Word
medical care
Definition
compound. the help and treatment you get from doctors, nurses, and hospitals when you are sick or hurt.
compound. the provision of professional health services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease or injury. Uncountable in its general sense.
Examples
“Many people do not have access to good medical care.”
“After the accident, the victim received immediate medical care from the paramedics on the scene.”
“The government is under pressure to increase funding for medical care to address the growing needs of an aging population.”
Examples
simple
“Many people do not have access to good medical care.”
contextual
“After the accident, the victim received immediate medical care from the paramedics on the scene.”
complex
“The government is under pressure to increase funding for medical care to address the growing needs of an aging population.”
Usage
often follows verbs like 'provide', 'receive', or 'seek'.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'healthcare' (the system) and 'treatment' (the specific action); 'medical care' is a broad term for the professional attention itself.
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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