quaternary care

noun

Highly specialized healthcare treatments, such as experimental medicine and uncommon surgical procedures.

Meanings

nounquaternary care (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineHighly specialized healthcare treatments, such as experimental medicine and uncommon surgical procedures.

Synonyms & antonyms

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