nursing
nounfeminine/ẽfɨɾˈmaʒɐ̃j̃/high
en·fer·ma·gem
Definition
The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm, promoting health and preventing illness.
She has a degree in nursing.
The nursing staff worked tirelessly during the pandemic.
Common collocations
nursing carenursing schoolregistered nursing
Etymology
De 'enfermo' + sufixo '-agem'.