Patients
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənt/
Patients (noun)
- a person who is getting medical treatment from a doctor or hospital
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient thoroughly.
- Each patient received a personalized treatment plan.
Common collocations: treat a patient, patient care, patient records, patient attitude, remain patient
Patients (adjective)
- able to stay calm and not get angry, especially when waiting or dealing with problems
Examples
- She remained patient despite the long wait.
- Being patient can help in stressful situations.