aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker 

: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

Examples of aftercare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From consultation to aftercare, patient safety and quality results are always the top priority. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025

With the right education, realistic expectations, and proper aftercare, patients can achieve natural, beautiful results that enhance both their appearance and confidence. —Essence, 17 Mar. 2025

There is little to no aftercare required with at-home laser hair removal, and your skin shouldn’t hurt post-treatment. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2025

Kidney transplant recipients require lifelong aftercare and are at a higher risk of developing complications because their medications suppress the immune system. —Andy Rose, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aftercare

• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware
• legionnaire

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r 

: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)