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noun
A person who is certified to provide custodial care such as help in walking, bathing, and feeding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: licensed practical nurse, LPN
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: nurse
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