telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
ˌte-lə-ˈme-də-sən 
-ˈmed-sən
: medical care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone)
Telemedicine is increasingly used for disease monitoring and management of chronic medical and mental disorders …—
Kurt Kroenke
Kurt KroenkeEven if no other good for health care emerges from the coronavirus crisis, one development—the incorporation of telemedicine into routine medical care—promises to be transformative.—Jane E. Brody
Jane E. BrodyFor patients, telemedicine apps are a cheap, easy alternative to nonemergency consultations …—Alexandra Sifferlin
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Holt also embraced telemedicine and other technological tools to improve patient experience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, forging a path for bettering patient care in the digital age.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
But mobile Internet isn’t enough to run many businesses, nor do mobile network operators guarantee network speeds or low latency, which are crucial factors for high-frequency trading, telemedicine, and e-commerce, and for white-collar jobs requiring streaming video calls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Equipment in the building, according to the academy's website, includes hydrotherapy tubs, exercise equipment, an EKG lab, telemedicine technology, training dummies, anatomical models, full size hospital beds and exam tables.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
But mobile Internet isn’t enough to run many businesses, nor do mobile network operators guarantee network speeds or low latency, which are crucial factors for high-frequency trading, telemedicine, and e-commerce, and for white-collar jobs requiring streaming video calls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 Aug. 2025
Equipment in the building, according to the academy's website, includes hydrotherapy tubs, exercise equipment, an EKG lab, telemedicine technology, training dummies, anatomical models, full size hospital beds and exam tables.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Aug. 2025
The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
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“Telemedicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemedicine. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
-ˈmed-ə-sən, -ˈmed-sən
: medical care provided remotely to a patient in a separate location using two-way voice and visual communication (as by computer or cell phone)
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