healthcare
gb/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/ us/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/
B1
Inglés
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Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
Provision of medical services
The system or services that help people stay healthy or treat illness.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] works in healthcare
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'healthcare' (one word) with 'health care' (two words). In modern usage, the single word is more common when talking about the system or industry.
Sinónimos
medical care (More general term for treatment and prevention of illness, without emphasis on the system or industry.)
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health services (Often used in public health contexts to refer to the range of services available.)
Antónimos
lack of medical care (Describes the absence or unavailability of healthcare services.)
Colocaciones
healthcare system
|healthcare provider
|access to healthcare
|healthcare costs
|healthcare services
Temas
health
|medicine
|public policy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The government is working to improve access to healthcare in rural areas.
- She has worked in healthcare for over twenty years.
- Healthcare costs have been rising steadily over the last decade.
- Many people do not have adequate healthcare coverage.
- The conference focused on innovations in healthcare delivery.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I want to work in healthcare.
- Healthcare is important for everyone.
- My country has free healthcare.
- She studies healthcare at university.
- Good healthcare can save lives.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
healthcare
AFI
GB/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/
US/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/
Sílabas y acento
health - care (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (health)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: healthcare
- Plural: healthcare
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
access to healthcare
1/ˈæksˌɛs tə hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Ability to get medical services
When people can get the medical help they need.
Ejemplos
- Rural areas often have limited access to healthcare.
- Improving access to healthcare is a key policy goal.
healthcare system
1/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
Organized structure for medical care
The way a country organizes and provides medical help to people.
Ejemplos
- The country's healthcare system is under pressure.
- Many people are dissatisfied with the current healthcare system.
private healthcare
1/pɹˈaɪvɪt hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Medical care not provided by government
Medical help that people pay for themselves or with private insurance, not from the government.
Ejemplos
- Private healthcare can be expensive.
- Some people choose private healthcare for shorter waiting times.
universal healthcare
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəl hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Healthcare for all citizens
A system that gives medical help to everyone, usually paid for by the government.
Ejemplos
- The debate over universal healthcare continues.
- Universal healthcare is common in many developed countries.
healthcare provider
1/hˈɛlθkˌɛɹ pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
Person or group giving medical care
A person or company that gives medical help, like a doctor or hospital.
Ejemplos
- You should consult your healthcare provider before starting the treatment.
- You should choose a healthcare provider you trust.
- The healthcare provider offers free vaccinations.
- The clinic is a well-known healthcare provider in the area.