primary care

/ˈpraɪmɛri kɛr/
/ˈpraɪməri kɛə/
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Definitions of primary care
  1. noun
    the medical care received on first contact with the medical system (before being referred elsewhere)
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    type of:
    medical aid, medical care
    professional treatment for illness or injury
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