noun

nurse

nurse

The nurse took my temperature.

The nurse took my temperature.

He is studying to be a nurse.

He is studying to be a nurse.

a/the nurse a person who cares for sick people My sister is a nurse.

Synonyms: caregiver, health worker

From Old French 'nourice' (wet nurse), from Latin 'nutrire' (to nourish).

A nurse helps to 'nourish' patients back to health.

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