aftercare

English

Etymology

From after- +‎ care.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɑːf.tə(ɹ).kɛə/, /ˈæf.tə(ɹ).kɛə/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈæf.tɚ.kɛɹ/

Noun

aftercare (uncountable)

(medicine) The care given to a patient during recovery from an operation or after hospitalization.
(BDSM) Tender affection shown to a sexual partner after sadomasochistic activity.

Translations

the care given to a patient during recovery

Finnish: jälkihoito
French: postcure (fr) f, suivi (fr) m

Japanese: アフターケア (ja) (afutākea)
Scottish Gaelic: ath-fhrithealadh m

See also

forecare

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