medicifamily
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪsɪˌfæmɪli/
US /ˈmɛdɪsɪˌfæməli/
A family that helps people feel better when they are sick.
The medicifamily next door brought soup to everyone on our street when we had the flu.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A group of doctors and nurses who work together like a family.
The medicifamily at the clinic celebrated when their patient recovered.
3. A family tradition of working in medicine across generations.
Her medicifamily has had a doctor in every generation for a hundred years.
4. A support network of relatives who help with medical care at home.
Grandma's medicifamily took turns staying with her after surgery.
5. A close-knit team of medical volunteers in a community.
The medicifamily set up a free check-up day at the park.