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healthcare
[/ˈhɛlθkeər/]
noun
cuidados de saúde
1.
The organized provision of medical services to individuals or a population
The government is investing more in healthcare infrastructure.
O governo está investindo mais em infraestrutura de cuidados de saúde.
2.
The system of services and institutions designed to maintain and improve health
Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right.
O acesso a cuidados de saúde de qualidade é um direito fundamental.
3.
Medical treatment and related services provided to patients
She works in the healthcare industry as a nurse.
Ela trabalha na indústria de cuidados de saúde como enfermeira.
Synonyms
medical care
health services
medical services
health protection
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cuidados de saúde
most common usage; also 'assistência médica' and 'saúde'
São Paulo
cuidados de saúde
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
cuidados de saúde
standard usage; sometimes 'saúde' in casual speech
Portugal
cuidados de saúde
standard; also 'serviços de saúde' is commonly used
Related Idioms & Phrases
healthcare provider
healthcare system
healthcare reform
healthcare costs
universal healthcare
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