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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According to its website, Trump Mobile users would be able to receive telemedicine on their phone, roadside assistance and unlimited texting to at least 100 countries.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 June 2025
The company plans to expand its local offerings in telemedicine, mental health services, and onboard medical services for cruise and commercial ships.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Eli Lilly is suing four telemedicine companies selling compounded versions of its blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound and its diabetes treatment Mounjaro, escalating its battle against unauthorized sellers, manufacturers and distributors of copycat versions of the medicine.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
This ecosystem connects hospitals, home care, telemedicine and remote patient monitoring (RPM) to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting.
—Jiang Li, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 June 2025
The company plans to expand its local offerings in telemedicine, mental health services, and onboard medical services for cruise and commercial ships.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Eli Lilly is suing four telemedicine companies selling compounded versions of its blockbuster obesity drug Zepbound and its diabetes treatment Mounjaro, escalating its battle against unauthorized sellers, manufacturers and distributors of copycat versions of the medicine.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
This ecosystem connects hospitals, home care, telemedicine and remote patient monitoring (RPM) to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting.
—Jiang Li, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 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 5 Jul. 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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