Lexic.us

Definition of Patient

1. Noun. A person who requires medical care. "The number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"

2. Adjective. Enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance. "Please be patient"

3. Noun. 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.

Definition of Patient

1. a. Having the quality of enduring; physically able to suffer or bear.

2. n. ONe who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.

3. v. t. To compose, to calm.

Definition of Patient

1. able to endure disagreeable circumstances without complaint [adj -TIENTER, -TIENTEST] / one who is under medical treatment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Patient

1. 1. A person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital. 2. A person who is registered with a doctor, dentist, etc and is treated by him when necessary. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Patient

pathosis pathotropism paths pathway pathway pathways path analysis path function path of insertion path of least resistance

patible patience patience patiences patient (current term) patient (current term) patient-centreed care patiented patienter patientest

patiently patients patients patients' rooms patient acceptance of health care patient admission patient advocacy patient care patient care management patient care planning

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