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Heilpflege
German → American English
American English
Medical care
Pflege und Unterstützung im Rahmen von Heilung oder medizinischer Behandlung.
Die Heilpflege nach der Operation war wichtig für ihre Genesung.Heilpflege is a rather formal or specialist term; in everyday German, people usually say Pflege, medizinische Pflege, or Behandlung depending on the context.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Heilpflege mean in English?
Heilpflege means medical care, healing care, or therapeutic care, depending on the context.
Is Heilpflege a common German word?
No, it is more formal and less common than Pflege or medizinische Pflege.
Can Heilpflege mean nursing?
Sometimes, but nursing is usually better translated as Krankenpflege or Pflege.