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nur⋅tur⋅ance

  [nur-cher-uhns]
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–noun
warm and affectionate physical and emotional support and care.
Origin:
1935–40; nurture + -ance

Related forms:
nur⋅tur⋅ant, adjective
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nur·tur·ance   (nûr'chər-əns)   
n.  The providing of loving care and attention.
nur'tur·ant adj.
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Main Entry: nur·tur·ance
Pronunciation: 'n&r-ch&-r&n(t)s
Function: noun
: affectionate care and attention —nur·tur·ant /-r&nt/ adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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