Cool MateHealthcare
UK /["/ˈhelθ keə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈhelθ ker/"]/
Definition
the service of providing medical care
In simple words: The system that provides medical services and supports people's health.
Examples
- the costs of healthcare for the elderly
- community healthcare
- **healthcare workers/professionals**
Usage notes
Used in discussions about medicine and wellness. Appropriate in formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'health' and 'care' together—taking care of your health.
Collocations
- healthcare system
- healthcare provider
- healthcare access
- healthcare costs
Synonyms
- medical care
- health services
- wellness system
- health support
Antonyms
- neglect
- abandonment
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'health care' as two words.
- Using it in plural form ('healthcares') when it is uncountable.
- Struggling to specify types of healthcare (e.g., public vs. private).