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Aftercare, 17 and older
Young adult transition program Addictions and eating disorders
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af⋅ter⋅care

  [af-ter-kair, ahf-]
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–noun Medicine/Medical.
the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.
Origin:
1755–65; after + care
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Aftercare, 17 and older
Young adult transition program Addictions and eating disorders
www.aimhouse.com
af·ter·care   (āf'tər-kâr')   
n.  

  1. Follow-up care provided after a medical procedure or treatment program.

  2. Care provided to children after school, especially in an organized setting.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: af·ter·care
Pronunciation: -"ke(&)r, -"ka(&)r
Function: noun
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to personsdischarged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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aftercare af·ter·care (āf'tər-kâr')
n.
Follolw-up care provided after a medical procedure or treatment program.

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