The healthcare system
Example: Healthcare system organizes delivery of medical services within a country
Definition
The healthcare system refers to the organized network of institutions, resources, and professionals engaged in delivering medical services and maintaining public health within a country. It includes hospitals, clinics, healthcare workers, and policies designed to promote well-being and treat illnesses.
Etymology
The term "the healthcare system" combines 'healthcare,' which comes from 'health' meaning the state of being free from illness, and 'care,' referring to the provision of what is necessary for health. 'System' originates from the Greek 'systēma,' meaning an organized whole, reflecting the coordinated nature of medical services.
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"The healthcare system" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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