telemedicine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The transfer of medical information by means of telecommunication technologies for the purpose of consulting or for remote medical procedures or examinations.

Pronunciation

tĕl′ĭ-mĕd′ĭ-sĭn /ˌtɛl.ɪˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˈtɛlə(ˌ)mɛdɪsɪn/ /ˌtel.ɪˈmed.ɪ.sɪn/ /ˌtel.əˈmed.ə.sən/ /ˌʈɛ(ː)l.ɪˈmɛ(ː)ɖ.ɪ.sɪn/

Word forms

telemedicine

Etymology

From tele- + medicine. First attested in 1968.

Derived words

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