Synonyms for

Healthcare

Verb / ˈheˌlθker / Another word for healthcare — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Healthcare is the maintenance or improvement of one's physical or mental health through medical treatment.

Synonyms & similar words

healthcare

Synonyms by register

Formal

medical care health services patient care clinical services

Informal

medical help doc's care health support

Literary

well-being provision salutary aid

Antonyms

neglect indifference abandonment disregard unconcern

Common collocations

  • public healthcare
  • private healthcare
  • healthcare system
  • healthcare provider
  • healthcare professional
  • healthcare costs
  • healthcare reform
  • healthcare access

Word family

noun healthcare
adjective healthcare

Usage note

Healthcare is a compound noun referring to the provision of medical services. It is often used in discussions about policy, systems, and access to medical treatment.

Example sentences

  1. My dad works in healthcare and helps people feel better when they are sick.
  2. My grandma goes to the hospital for healthcare when she needs it.
  3. It's important to have good healthcare so you can stay healthy.
  4. I want to study healthcare so I can help people.
  5. The government provides healthcare for some people who can't afford it.

Quotes

  • The best doctor gives the least medicines. - Benjamin Franklin
  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates
  • The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease. - Voltaire

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