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caregiver

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care·giv·er (kârgvr)
n.
1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.
2. An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult.
caregiver,
n a person providing treatment or support to a sick, disabled, or dependent individual.
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