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[ UK /pˈe‍ɪʃənt/ ]
[ US /ˈpeɪʃənt/ ]
NOUN
  1. a person who requires medical care
    the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
  2. 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
  1. 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
  • Back in the mid-1980s, for example, knee replacement surgery was considered a success if the patient wound up with 90 degrees of flexion, which is "nothing near normal," he says. Latest News
  • We had 24 people that were killed outright on the bus, of the 40 patients that were on there.
  • I have a patient who had major abdominal surgery a few years ago for a fulminant illness.
  • Patients received a conditioning regimen that consisted of total body irradiation (1375 cGy in 11 fractions) with partial lung shielding, thiotepa (10 mg/kg), cyclophosphamide (120 mg/kg), and rabbit antithymocyte globulin (1.5 mg/kg). EurekAlert! - Breaking News
  • About 10,000 Irish patients contract the superbug each year.
  • Three healthcare assistants have been charged after an investigation into the alleged abuse of elderly hospital patients. Times, Sunday Times
  • Howell has also admitted indecent assault charges against three of his patients in April and July 2008 at his clinic in Ballymoney. Northern Ireland dentist admits double murder
  • It stated further that “during radiation, patient had an acute left-sided hemiparesis requiring wheelchair at home.” Manifesting Michelangelo
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