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medical care

[/ˈmɛdɪkəl kɛr/]
noun
cuidados médicos
1. The provision of health services by healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases or injuries
She received excellent medical care at the hospital.
Ela recebeu excelentes cuidados médicos no hospital.
2. Professional treatment and attention given to a patient's health condition
Access to quality medical care is essential for public health.
O acesso a cuidados médicos de qualidade é essencial para a saúde pública.
Synonyms
healthcaremedical treatmentmedical attentionclinical carehealth services
Antonyms
medical neglectlack of care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidados médicos
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
atendimento médico
Often used to refer to medical services or appointments
São Paulo
cuidados médicos
Standard usage
Portugal
cuidados de saúde
More common in Portuguese healthcare context

Related Idioms & Phrases

seek medical care
receive medical care
provide medical care
urgent medical care
preventive medical care
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