caregiving

English

Etymology

From care +‎ giving.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkeəɡɪvɪŋ/

Noun

caregiving (usually uncountable, plural caregivings)

  1. The provision of healthcare services.
    • 2007 July 1, “Letters”, in New York Times‎:
      The crux of nontechnical medical caregiving — action with compassion — is based on an old adage: Listen to the patient; he is telling you his diagnosis.
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