"lifecare" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: life + care Etymology templates: {{compound|en|life|care}} life + care Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lifecare (uncountable)
  1. (US) The care of elderly people within a dedicated community after their retirement and usually up until their death. Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-lifecare-en-noun-nvkL2NQl Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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