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patient

Definition for patient

adjective as in capable, willing to endure

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calm, forgiving, gentle, quiet, tolerant

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long-suffering, understanding

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accommodating, composed, easygoing, enduring, even-tempered, forbearing, imperturbable, indulgent, lenient, meek, mild, mild-tempered, persevering, persistent, philosophic, philosophical, resigned, self-possessed, serene, stoical, submissive, tranquil, uncomplaining, unruffled, untiring

noun as in person being treated for medical problem

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case, inmate, subject, sufferer, victim

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convalescent, emergency, invalid, outpatient, shut-in

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"So working with donors is incredible. They are our very first patients and you do develop a connection with them - they're our silent teachers."

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Amy Jones was run out for 11 and Beaumont was caught in the covers, before Sciver-Brunt and former captain Heather Knight consolidated with a patient stand of 60.

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They implemented a patient starter coupon program for free limited prescriptions up to a 30-day supply.

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At Al-Rantisi hospital, a facility for children and cancer patients, AFP footage showed wards reduced to heaps of overturned metal beds, gaping ceilings and scattered medical equipment.

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To produce CAR-NK cells for treatment, doctors typically collect a blood sample from the patient.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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