medicalexpenditure
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃə/
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪkˈspɛndɪtʃər/
Money that people spend to get medical care and medicine.
The family's medical expenditure went up after the baby was born.
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2. The total amount a country or company spends on health services.
National medical expenditure rose sharply last year.
3. Money paid for doctor visits, tests, and prescriptions.
Her monthly medical expenditure includes two prescriptions.
4. The cost of treating an illness or injury.
The medical expenditure for the surgery was covered by insurance.