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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The occupation of attending to the physical needs of people who are disabled or otherwise unable to take care of themselves, including activities of daily living such as bathing and cooking.

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  • noun care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions

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