Meaning & use
telemedicine
The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients using telecommunications technology such as video calls.
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Patients in rural areas rely on telemedicine to see specialists without long travel.
The clinic expanded its telemedicine services during the pandemic.
A note on using this word
Usage grew rapidly alongside video-calling technology, especially for routine checkups and mental health consultations.
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