medical tourism

noun

1. tourist travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment or improving health or fitness:

   The spiraling cost of healthcare has contributed to the growth of medical tourism.

Other Words From

• medical tourist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of medical tourism¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Mr. Kodsi said his project would cater to the boom in medical tourism.

From New York Times

The public, the department added, could refer to UK-wide information and guidance on medical tourism.

From BBC

It’s better-known as a resort town for gay men than a hot spot for medical tourism.

From Los Angeles Times

According to the C.D.C., millions of people in the United States travel to another country for medical care each year, a practice known as medical tourism.

From New York Times

People leaving the U.S. for prescription drugs, dental procedures, surgeries and other medical treatment - also known as medical tourism - is common, experts say.

From Washington Times