nurse
/nɜːs/noun
Someone whose job is looking after people who are ill or injured.
Example sentence
- “The nurse checked his temperature and blood pressure every few hours.”
The verb ranges wider: you can nurse a grudge or a slow drink.
Related words
hospitalA building, often with many floors and departments, where doctors and nurses treat people who are seriously sick or hurt.doctorA person with the training and license to treat people who are ill or hurt.medicineA drug or other substance taken to treat illness and help the body heal.patientSomeone receiving medical treatment or care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other health professional.headacheA pain felt in the head.feverA body temperature that rises above normal, usually as a sign of illness.