[kair-giv-er] 
| 1. | a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled. |
| 2. | an adult who cares for an infant or child. |
| care·giv·er (kâr'gĭv'ər) n.
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caregiver care·giv·er (kâr'gĭv'ər)
n.
An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.
An individual, such as a parent, foster parent, or head of a household, who attends to the needs of a child or dependent adult.
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