# medical care

CEFR A2 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/medical-care
Updated: 2026-07-28

## Definition

the help and treatment you get from doctors, nurses, and hospitals when you are sick or hurt.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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