nursing

/nərsɪŋ/
/ˈnʌsɪŋ/
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Other forms: nursings

Definitions of nursing
  1. noun
    the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
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    type of:
    aid, attention, care, tending
    the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
  2. noun
    the profession of a nurse
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    type of:
    health profession
    the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients
  3. noun
    nourishing at the breast
    synonyms: breast feeding
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    type of:
    infant feeding
    feeding an infant
Pronunciation
US
/nərsɪŋ/
UK
/ˈnʌsɪŋ/
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