nursing

/ˈnɜrsɪŋ/
noun
  1. The profession or practice of providing medical care and support to sick or injured people.
    • She decided to go into nursing after volunteering at a hospital.
    • He has been working in nursing for over twenty years.
    • Nursing requires both compassion and technical skill.
  2. The act of feeding a baby with milk from the breast.
    • Nursing a newborn can be challenging for first-time mothers.
    • She found a quiet corner for nursing her baby.
    • The benefits of nursing include bonding and nutrition.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to the profession or work of a nurse.
    • He wore a white nursing uniform to work.
    • The nursing staff at the clinic is very friendly.
    • She enrolled in a nursing program at the local college.
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