HCA
Definition
An acronym for Hospital Corporation of America, now known as HCA Healthcare, one of the largest for-profit operators of healthcare facilities in the United States.
A Health Care Assistant (HCA), a frontline caregiver providing personal care, support, and assistance to patients in healthcare settings.
Heterocyclic amine (HCA), a potentially carcinogenic chemical compound formed when meat or fish is cooked at high temperatures, like grilling or frying.
Examples
After twisting my ankle at the gym, I ended up in an HCA hospital where the bill was scarier than the injury.
The HCA at the nursing home juggles bedpans and bad jokes with the grace of a circus performer.
Barbecue season means dodging HCAs in your burgers – because nothing says 'party' like a side of science fiction carcinogens.
She trained as an HCA and now her superpower is making grumpy patients crack a smile mid-sponge bath.