nursing
US /ˈnɝː.sɪŋ/
UK /ˈnɝː.sɪŋ/
1.
the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm
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She decided to pursue a career in nursing.
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Good nursing care is essential for patient recovery.
2.
the action of a mother feeding her baby from her breast
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The mother was engaged in nursing her infant.
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Public awareness campaigns promote the benefits of nursing.