tertiary care: Meaning and Definition of

ter'tiary care'

Pronunciation: [key]
— Med. Med.
  1. the aspect of in-patient care dealing with illnesses or conditions requiring specialized techniques, as coronary artery bypass surgery, renal hemodialysis, and treatment of severe burns.
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