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
Alexandra SifferlinExamples of telemedicine in a Sentence
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Through its advanced digital platform, OACEOUS seamlessly integrates telemedicine, wellness management, and even pet healthcare into one easy-to-navigate interface.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
This year has seen a number of telemedicine companies including Amazon jump into menopause care, a market that estimates say could reach $24.35 billion in 2030.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
Sharp Healthcare also has an Accountable Care Organization for its Rees-Stealy Medical Group, which is continuing its telemedicine access.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The amenities reflect that same philosophy: telemedicine and Zoom rooms, indoor dog parks, salons, a 15-foot theater, restaurants, private courtyards, and pools with cabanas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
This year has seen a number of telemedicine companies including Amazon jump into menopause care, a market that estimates say could reach $24.35 billion in 2030.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Oct. 2025
Sharp Healthcare also has an Accountable Care Organization for its Rees-Stealy Medical Group, which is continuing its telemedicine access.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
The amenities reflect that same philosophy: telemedicine and Zoom rooms, indoor dog parks, salons, a 15-foot theater, restaurants, private courtyards, and pools with cabanas.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for telemedicine
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“Telemedicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telemedicine. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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telemedicine
noun
tele·med·i·cine
ˌtel-ə-ˈmed-ə-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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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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