socialized medicine
noun
: medical and hospital services for the members of a class or population administered by an organized group (such as a state agency) and paid for from funds obtained usually by assessments, philanthropy, or taxation
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European countries have socialized medicine, more access to education and good standards of living.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2024
The National Health Service has long been a model for fans of socialized medicine worldwide.
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Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
10 Oct. 2022
But consider the possibility of socialized medicine, and advances in technology.
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Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
21 Nov. 2011
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2024
The National Health Service has long been a model for fans of socialized medicine worldwide.
—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes,
10 Oct. 2022
But consider the possibility of socialized medicine, and advances in technology.
—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
21 Nov. 2011
See All Example Sentences for socialized medicine
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“Socialized medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socialized%20medicine. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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