Meaning & use

telemedicine

noun·Academic

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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