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cuidado médico

[kwee-DAH-doo MEH-dee-koo]
nounmasculinepl: cuidados médicos
medical care
1. Professional health services provided by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury
She received excellent medical care at the hospital.
Ela recebeu excelente cuidado médico no hospital.
2. The attention and treatment given to a patient by doctors and nurses
Good medical care is essential for recovery.
O cuidado médico adequado é essencial para a recuperação.
Synonyms
atendimento médicoassistência médicatratamento médicoserviços de saúde
Antonyms
negligência médicafalta de atendimento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidado médico
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cuidado médico / atendimento médico
Both terms are used interchangeably
Portugal
cuidados médicos
Often used in plural form; may also use 'cuidados de saúde'

Related Idioms & Phrases

sob cuidado médico (under medical care)
cuidado médico preventivo (preventive medical care)
cuidado médico de emergência (emergency medical care)
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