tertiary care

noun

: highly specialized medical care usually over an extended period of time that involves advanced and complex procedures and treatments performed by medical specialists in state-of-the-art facilities compare primary care, secondary care

Examples of tertiary care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In third place, Saudi Arabia offers a comprehensive healthcare system structured with primary, secondary, and tertiary care. — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

An official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told reporters that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the State Department are working to identify tertiary care facilities that could take Americans needing care. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 May 2026

Complex tumors, spinal deformity surgery, ruptured aneurysms, and high-acuity patients will continue to require the full resources of tertiary care centers. — Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

By the time cases reach the court, the focus has often shifted from prevention to maintenance and tertiary care. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tertiary care

• concessionaire
• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare

Medical Definition

tertiary care

noun

: highly specialized medical care usually over an extended period of time that involves advanced and complex procedures and treatments performed by medical specialists in state-of-the-art facilities compare primary care, secondary care