nurse
A person involved in providing direct care for the sick
Other meanings
A medical worker performing this role, typically someone trained to provide such care but having credentials and rank below a doctor or physician assistant.
A medical worker, such as a registered nurse, having training, credentials, and rank above a nurse assistant.
Word history
From Latin "nūtrīcius" (that which nourishes).
Where this comes from
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