Meaning & use
healthcare
The organized provision of medical care to individuals or communities, including treatment and prevention of illness.
See it in a sentence
Access to affordable healthcare remains a major political issue in many countries.
The new clinic provides free healthcare to families who cannot afford insurance.
A note on using this word
"Healthcare" is usually written as one word in American English, though "health care" as two words is also common, especially in formal or British writing.
Words with a similar meaning
medical care
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