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Definition of telemedicine

telemedicine

/ˌtɛləˈmɛdɪsɪn/
tel · e · med · i · cine
Adjective:telemedical
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telemedicine Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology, such as video conferencing or mobile applications.

Example

"Through telemedicine, patients living in rural communities can consult with medical specialists without traveling to a major city."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably in everyday contexts, 'telemedicine' specifically refers to remote clinical diagnosis and treatment, whereas 'telehealth' is a broader umbrella term that also encompasses non-clinical health education, administration, and public health services.

• Rhymes for telemedicine

• Nearby Words

telekinetic
telemarketer
telemarketing
telemedicine
telemeeting
telemovie
telenovela

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1960s by combining the Ancient Greek prefix 'tele-' (meaning 'at a distance') with 'medicine' (from Latin 'medicina', meaning 'the healing art').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Telemedicine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/telemedicine
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