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   nurse

   /nəːs/

   noun

   • 1. a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital: "a team of doctors and nurses" Similar caregiverattendantcarerinformal:Florence Nightingalenurseycandy-striper
   • ▪ a person employed or trained to take charge of young children: dated "her mother's old nurse" Similar nannygovernessau pairnursemaidcrèche workerbabysitternursery nursechildminderchildcarerayahamahmetapelotinformal:nurseydated:bonne
   • ▪ a wet nurse. archaic
   • 2. a worker bee, ant, or other social insect, caring for a young brood.
   • ▪ a tree or crop planted as a shelter to others: "these plants grow beneath nurse trees such as oak"

   verb

   • 1. give medical and other attention to (a sick person): "he was gradually nursed back to health" Similar care fortake care oflook aftertendattend tominister to
   • ▪ work as a nurse: "she nursed at the hospital for thirty years"
   • ▪ try to cure or alleviate (an injury, injured part, or illness) by treating it carefully and protectively: "he has been nursing a cold" Similar treatmedicatetendattend tocurehealdressbandagesootheinformal:doctor
   • ▪ hold closely and carefully or caressingly: "he nursed his small case on his lap"
   • ▪ hold (a drink), sipping it occasionally: "I nursed a double brandy"
   • ▪ harbour (a belief or feeling), especially for a long time: "he still nursed a secret desire to try and make amends" Similar harbourfosterentertainbrood overbearhavehold (on to)cherishcling tomaintainretain
   • ▪ take special care of, especially to promote development or well-being: "our political unity needs to be protected and nursed" Similar encouragenurturepromoteboostfurtheradvancecontribute toassisthelpcultivatestimulateprotectsafeguardkeep aliveOpposite neglect; hinder
   • 2. feed (a baby) at the breast: "the women nursed their babies" Similar breastfeedsucklewet-nursefeed
   • ▪ be fed at the breast: "the baby snuffled as he nursed"
   • ▪ be brought up in (a specified condition): dated "he was nursed in the lap of plenty"
   • 3. try to play strokes which keep (the balls) close together.

   Word Origin late Middle English: contraction of earlier nourice, from Old French, from late Latin nutricia, feminine of Latin nutricius ‘(person) that nourishes’, from nutrix, nutric- ‘nurse’, from nutrire ‘nourish’. The verb was originally a contraction of nourish, altered under the influence of the noun.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nurseNurse Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word nurse as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to cite, share, and translate nurse in different contexts.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNURSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of nurse as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. See how to use nurse in different contexts, such as caring for people or animals, feeding a baby, or feeling emotion.

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesWhat Is a Nurse? Types of Nurses & Roles - Cleveland Clinic

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Learn what a nurse is, how to become one and what they do in different settings and situations. Explore the various types of nurses, their roles and specialties, and how they care for people at all ages and stages of life.

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   noun. a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse. a woman who has the general care of a child or children; dry nurse. a woman employed to suckle an infant; wet nurse.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNURSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to care for a person or an animal while they are sick: He gave up his job so that he could nurse his mother at home. They found an injured cat and carefully nursed it back to health (= until it was well again). Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to spend a lot of time taking care of something as it grows or develops:

7. www.icn.ch › resources › nursing-definitionsNursing definitions | ICN - International Council of Nurses

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   Learn what nursing is, what nurses do, and how nursing is regulated by different countries. Find out the long and short definitions of nursing, the definition of a nurse, and the definition of nursing policy.

8. www.nursingworld.org › practice-policy › workforceWhat is Nursing? Your Questions Answered | ANA

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   Nursing is the art and science of caring for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations. Learn about the nursing process, the roles and responsibilities of different types of nurses, and the importance of nursing for public health.