Nursing: meaning, definitions and examples

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nursing

 

[ ˈnəːsɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical care

The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm, especially in a hospital or other medical facility. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.

Synonyms

caregiving, medical care, patient care

Examples of usage

  • Nursing requires a high level of skill and compassion.
  • She decided to pursue a career in nursing to help those in need.
Context #2 | Noun

breastfeeding

The practice or profession of feeding a baby with milk from the breast. It is a natural and important aspect of early childhood development.

Synonyms

breastfeeding, suckling

Examples of usage

  • She believes in the benefits of nursing her newborn.
  • Many mothers find nursing to be a bonding experience with their babies.
Context #3 | Noun

support and nourishment

The act of providing support, care, and nourishment to someone or something. It can also refer to the fostering and maintenance of something.

Synonyms

care, nourishment, support

Examples of usage

  • The nursing of the injured bird back to health was a remarkable feat.
  • The nursing of a plant requires regular watering and sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "nursing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfermagem

🇮🇳 नर्सिंग

🇩🇪 Krankenpflege

🇮🇩 keperawatan

🇺🇦 догляд

🇵🇱 pielęgniarstwo

🇯🇵 看護

🇫🇷 soins infirmiers

🇪🇸 enfermería

🇹🇷 hemşirelik

🇰🇷 간호

🇸🇦 تمريض

🇨🇿 ošetřovatelství

🇸🇰 ošetrovateľstvo

🇨🇳 护理

🇸🇮 nega

🇮🇸 hjúkrun

🇰🇿 мейірбике ісі

🇬🇪 მედდას

🇦🇿 tibb bacısı işi

🇲🇽 enfermería

Etymology

The word 'nursing' originated from the Middle English word 'norsing', which meant 'feeding, suckling, fostering'. It has evolved over time to encompass the broader meanings of providing care, support, and nourishment. Nursing as a profession has a long history dating back to ancient times, but modern nursing practices have developed significantly over the centuries.

See also: nurse, nursery.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,323, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.