aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

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Belly button piercing aftercare Milan recommends gently cleaning your piercing two or three times a day with a saline or antiseptic solution. Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025 Lash lifts require minimal aftercare (more on that later) and can even promote lash health overall, Ogura adds. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 Quality hair transplants take talented surgeons, advanced technology, and serious aftercare. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025 Essential aftercare tip: The cubes must stay moist, never allowed to dry out. Margaret Roach Stacey Cramp, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aftercare

Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aftercare was in 1629

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“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun
af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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