medical tourism
"Medical tourism" involves traveling to another country for healthcare services, often due to cost, availability, or specialized treatments.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Traveling to another country to receive medical treatment.
Example
- She chose medical tourism to get her surgery done at a fraction of the cost.
C1Healthcare
(technical, formal)The practice of seeking medical care in another country, often to access specialized or more affordable treatments.
Example
- Medical tourism is on the rise as patients look for better and cheaper healthcare options abroad.
Similar
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