Phrase guide

point of care

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The time and location at which clinicians deliver medical care and healthcare services to patients.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: attributive, often

Topics: medicine, sciences

Examples

  • point-of-care diagnostics
  • point-of-care testing
  • point-of-care ultrasound

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: POC

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: point

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