Associations to the word «Nursing»

Wiktionary

NURSING, adjective. In the state of suckling young, lactating.
NURSING, adjective. Referring to nurses.
NURSING, noun. Breastfeeding
NURSING, noun. The process or profession of caring for patients as a nurse.
NURSING, verb. Present participle of nurse
NURSING BOTTLE, noun. Feeding bottle
NURSING BRA, noun. A bra specifically designed for breastfeeding mothers with cups which fold down allowing easy access to the nipple when the infant is to be fed, usually constructed of fabric only.
NURSING BRAS, noun. Plural of nursing bra
NURSING HOME, noun. A place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly and younger adults with physical disabilities.
NURSING HOMES, noun. Plural of nursing home

Dictionary definition

NURSING, noun. The work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm.
NURSING, noun. The profession of a nurse.
NURSING, noun. Nourishing at the breast.

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