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nursing

/ˈnɜːsɪŋ/

Meanings
  • noun

    The practice of caring for the sick, injured, or disabled, especially in a professional capacity.

  • noun

    The care given to an infant, especially by its mother.


Synonyms

sip , husband
Rhymes
Words rhyming with nursing
herbing , deringing , verging
Variants
List of all variants of nursing that leads to same result
nursing , nursings , nurse , nursed , nurser , nursers , nurses , nursing home , nursing homes , nursing school , dry-nurse , dry-nursed , dry-nurses , dry-nursing , wet-nurse , wet-nursed , wet-nurses , wet-nursing
Forms
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nurses, nursed, nursing, nurses', nursed', nursing'


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French enserreier, from enserrer, to contain, from en- in- + serre, a cage, a container.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'nurse' was in Old English, around the year 1000?

  2. The first nursing school was established in Germany in 1115.

  3. There are over 3 million registered nurses in the United States.


Related Concepts
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  1. healthcare: Nursing is a crucial part of the healthcare system, providing essential care to patients and supporting the work of doctors and other medical professionals.

  2. medicine: Nursing is closely related to medicine, with nurses often working in hospitals and other medical settings to provide care to patients.


Culture
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Nursing has been a significant part of human civilization for thousands of years. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. Nursing has been celebrated as a noble profession throughout history, with many famous nurses recognized for their heroism and dedication.

How to Memorize "nursing"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the image of a nurse caring for a patient in a hospital setting. Imagine the nurse checking vital signs, administering medication, and providing comfort to the patient.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'nursing' with the image of a nurse in a white uniform, or with the idea of caring for someone who is sick or injured.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Nurses Never Endanger Patients' to remember the meaning of the word 'nursing'. This can help you remember that nursing is about caring for patients and keeping them safe.


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