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nurses

Pronunciation: [ˈnɜr.sɪz]

Word

Context: "healthcare"

(noun) a nurse is a person who takes care of sick or injured people, usually in hospitals or clinics. They help doctors and look after patients by checking their health and giving them medicine.

Example

The nurses in the hospital are very helpful and take good care of the patients.

Example

Not having enough nurses can make it hard for patients to get the care they need.

Example

What do nurses do to help people in the hospital?

Context: "caregiving"

(verb) to nurse means to take care of someone who is sick or hurt. It can also mean to help a baby drink milk or keep something safe and healthy.

Example

She nurses her baby every morning without any trouble.

Example

He did not nurse his plants properly, and they all died.

Example

How do you nurse your pet when it gets sick?

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