telehealth

noun

tele·​health ˌte-lə-ˈhelth How to pronounce telehealth (audio)
 also  -ˈheltth
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Instead of forcing sick people to get off their couches, telehealth lets people stay in their homes while getting sound medical advice from professionals.Sarah Harrison
often used before another noun
a telehealth appointment
telehealth systems
Some also will expand their use of telehealth services, which connect rural patients to specialized providers so they don't have to drive for treatment.Meg Wingerter

Examples of telehealth in a Sentence

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Or get a prescription over telehealth and take it from the comfort of your own home to ease up creative block. Julia Ries, SELF, 19 May 2025 Organizations should assess their data interoperability standards and privacy protocols, especially if planning to integrate third-party mobile apps or telehealth platforms. Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 After a telehealth professional confirms eligibility, the blood test kit is mailed directly to your home. Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 May 2025 The concept was to make cervical cancer screening more accessible via telehealth and a test that could be self-administered at home, rather than at a doctor’s office. Bertha Coombs, CNBC, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for telehealth

Word History

Etymology

tele- + health

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of telehealth was in 1975

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“Telehealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telehealth. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

telehealth

noun
tele·​health
ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth

Medical Definition

telehealth

noun
tele·​health ˌtel-ə-ˈhelth How to pronounce telehealth (audio)
: health care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone) : telemedicine
Telehealth extends access, and it has the potential of making healthcare services more convenient for patients, especially those in rural areas, those with small children … and those with mobility restrictions.Clemens Scott Kruse et al., BMJ Open
often used before another noun
telehealth visits
The states of Virginia, Montana, and Alaska, which all have large populations of veterans, will each receive about $300 000 to create or upgrade telehealth services for veterans who must travel long distances to access medical care …Bridget M. Kuehn, The Journal of the American Medical Association
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