care-associated
|care-as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/kɛr əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
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/keə əˈsəʊsiˌeɪtɪd/
related to care
Etymology
'care-associated' originates from the combination of 'care' and 'associate,' where 'care' meant 'attention or concern' and 'associate' meant 'connected or linked.'
'care' and 'associate' were combined in modern English to form 'care-associated,' used primarily in healthcare contexts.
Initially, 'care' meant 'attention or concern,' and 'associate' meant 'connected or linked.' The term 'care-associated' evolved to specifically refer to aspects related to healthcare or patient care.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or connected with care, often used in contexts such as healthcare or patient care.
The hospital implemented new protocols to reduce care-associated infections.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/27 14:45