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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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“Every flu season, we see reports of patients who experience lingering fatigue, cough or shortness of breath for weeks, along with other symptoms, particularly after a severe bout,” Rajnarayanan said.

From Salon

Figures show that the average number of patients in hospital beds in England with flu last week hit 2,924 - a rise of 9% on the previous week.

From BBC

The good times can’t last forever, yet a low-cost index fund is a great choice for patient investors who are willing to ride out the bad.

From Barron's

Exercise stands out as a low cost and widely accessible option that also improves physical health, making it appealing to both patients and healthcare professionals.

From Science Daily

Rakuten Medical, which has about 130 employees, is conducting a global Phase 3 human trial of its therapy for head and neck cancer, aiming to enroll about 400 patients by the end of 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal