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nursing assistant

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A healthcare professional who provides basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: nursing

Topics: medicine, sciences

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Synonyms: certified nursing assistant, NA

Antonyms: none provided

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