Medi·care
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Definition of Medicare
: a government program of medical care especially for the aged
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“Medicare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medicare. Accessed 28 Oct. 2021.
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Medicare
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Medicare
: a government program that provides medical care especially for old people
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Medicare
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Medi·care
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Medical Definition of Medicare
: a government program of medical care especially for the elderly
Medicare
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Medi·care
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Legal Definition of Medicare
: a government program of medical care especially for the aged
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