noun
Traveling to another country to receive medical treatment, often combined with sightseeing. Cross-referenced with メディカルツーリズム, a common synonym.
See also: メディカルツーリズム
近年、医療観光で日本を訪れる外国人が増えている。
In recent years, the number of foreigners visiting Japan for medical tourism has been increasing.
Synonymous loanword; 医療観光 is the native Japanese equivalent and may sound slightly more formal or explanatory.
Compound of 医療 (medical care) and 観光 (sightseeing).