patient

[US]/ˈpeɪʃnt/
[UK]/ˈpeɪʃnt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
n. a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment

Phrases & Collocations

be patient

patient of

patient with

patient care

patient safety

mental patient

patient compliance

patient monitor

patient history

Example Sentences

be patient with sb.

Be patient with children.

The patient's heart failed.

the patient was at the epicentre of concern.

the patient had a seizure.

prescribe for a patient in a fever

The patient began to suspire.

The patient was out of danger.

operate a patient on the head

The patient is worse this morning.

took the patient's temperature.

The patient came to.

a patient on life support.

The patient's condition is critical.

The patient is up and about.

The patient is in great pain.

The patient is still infectious.

The patient is out of danger.

The patient rang for the nurse.

The patient was sent to the theater.

Real-world Examples

I got a few patients from among the officials.

Source: The Engineer's Thumb Case of Sherlock Holmes

And that can delay treatment and harm patients.

Source: NPR News April 2013 Collection

Be patient, be motivated, be hard working.

Source: Engvid-Adam Course Collection

There's a doctor fondling a patient on the operating table. You're missing it.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

C) They prove ineffective in helping mental patients.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

One day, Doctor Romme was attending a patient.

Source: Global Slow English

We had to be observant and patient.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 1

Arif Hussain is another patient recovering from injuries.

Source: VOA Special April 2013 Collection

Hmm. Rada Hollingsworth-- she was a cancer patient.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Hello, Nora. - Hey, there's my favorite patient!

Source: Young Sheldon - Season 2

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