[
UK
/pˈeɪʃənt/
]
[ US /ˈpeɪʃənt/ ]
[ US /ˈpeɪʃənt/ ]
NOUN
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a person who requires medical care
the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly - the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
ADJECTIVE
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enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
a patient smile
please be patient
an exact and patient scientist
was patient with the children
How To Use patient In A Sentence
- Unless contraindicated, prophylaxis with a gastrointestinal motility stimulant laxative and a stool softener is appropriate in terminally ill patients who are being given opioids.
- It may be a little early but I was just wondering if you could characterize the impact of the label amendment in terms of the new patient starts in to the new year? SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
- I have a patient who had major abdominal surgery a few years ago for a fulminant illness.
- Three healthcare assistants have been charged after an investigation into the alleged abuse of elderly hospital patients. Times, Sunday Times
- Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety.
- We had 24 people that were killed outright on the bus, of the 40 patients that were on there.
- Conclusion TSGF test in patients with carcinosis play a very important pole in early diagnosis and the evaluation of therapy effect.
- The transfer of control to the patient also provides the priceless gift of independence. Times, Sunday Times
- Patients then had either normal or low-dose ciclosporin (also spelt cyclosporin), low-dose tac-rolimus or low-dose sirolimus. Times, Sunday Times
- We encounter a patient with recurrent jaundice resulting from tumor ingrowth to the metallic stent.