patient
noun
a person who is under medical care or treatment.
patients
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pluralof patient.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Researchers also recorded nausea, vomiting, sedation levels, and how long patients remained in the hospital.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
The strongest warnings were about poorly carried out observations and falsified records – basic care needed to keep patients safe.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Postoperative nausea was more common among patients with vitamin D deficiency.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Hugo's brother, Jolyon, who is an NHS doctor, says the "litany of failures, both incompetence and dishonesty, that pervaded the care of both patients was harrowing."
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
“Studies have shown that dementia patients are only a danger to themselves if they wander, and Mr. McGinity does not have a history of…” Maya-Jade trailed off when it became clear no one was listening.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
