English · Family & People
patient
/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
[/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/]
sick person, case
Beginnernoun
Definition
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor, nurse, or hospital.
Example
The doctor reassured the nervous patient that the operation was routine and very rarely caused complications.
The doctor reassured the nervous patient that the operation was routine and very rarely caused complications.
Etymology
From Latin 'patiens', present participle of 'pati' (to suffer, endure).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in medical settings; the same word as the adjective meaning calm under delay.