patient

3 definitions • 6 examples

a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary:

I'm a patient of Dr Stephens; please could I make an appointment to see her?

Most patients are discharged within 72 hours of the surgery.

cancer/heart/transplant patients

having the ability to wait or suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed, or to continue doing something despite difficulties :

Dinner will be ready in half an hour - just be patient!

She listened with a patient expression as I tried to explain.

patient with Be patient with her - she's very young.

a person who is receiving medical care, esp. in a hospital, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary