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aftercare

[ af-ter-kair, ahf- ]

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.


aftercare

/ ˈɑ˴ڳÙəˌ°ìɛə /

noun

  1. support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison
  2. med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation
  3. any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product

    contact lens aftercare

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of aftercare1

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care
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Example Sentences

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While there are some cases of women needing aftercare from taking abortion pills, most women who show up at emergency rooms with failing pregnancies wanted to have that baby.

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"The nurses were amazing, the aftercare was all followed up, they referred me to physio. But I need to continue with the NHS now because otherwise, where does the cost end?"

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"At the same time, it will consider how aftercare and chemotherapy are provided, as these services should happen as close to home as possible," he said.

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He added the show had insisted on a doctor agreeing to let Mr Dymond come on, and provided aftercare services.

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He added that the show insisted on a doctor agreeing to let Mr Dymond come on, and provided aftercare services.

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