Definition of Patient
Patient
pa·tient
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
to bear pain, discomfort or difficulty with calm and stillness;
e.g. She was incredibly patient with her incredibly irritating children, not even raising her voice when they screamed at her.
(noun)
an individual who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated professional
e.g. Whenever a patient dies, the vet works with an organization to plant a tree in their memory.
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