health visitor
noun/ˈhelθ vɪzɪtə(r)/
/ˈhelθ vɪzɪtər/
- (in the UK) a trained nurse whose job is to visit people in their homes, for example new parents, and give them advice on some areas of medical care
- The baby's weight is monitored by the health visitor.
- Health visitors give families support for infant care and development.
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