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Patient

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

📖 Definitions of "Patient"

noun

1
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
2
(grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
"The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient."
3
One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.

adjective

1
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
"Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours."
2
Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
"patient endeavour"
3
Physically able to suffer or bear.

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