Healthcare Insurance Terms

verb to assume financial responsibility for something, typically by agreeing to pay for any losses or damages

• The insurance company agreed to underwrite the policy for the new building.
• The bank will underwrite the loan for the new car.
• I'll underwrite your night out if you promise to pay me back.
• The company decided to underwrite the project, ensuring its success.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The patient's symptoms may be exacerbated by an underlying condition.
• The reason you keep feeling sick might be because of an underlying condition.
• Dude, your constant fatigue could be due to some underlying condition.
• Just like a hidden iceberg, an underlying condition can cause serious health issues if left untreated.