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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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"By bringing the patient voice closer to decision-makers, people's experiences will have a more direct impact on services," a spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Prasad stepped down in April, concluding a turbulent tenure marked by public clashes with drugmakers and patient advocacy groups.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Kroenke employs a long-term, patient approach, empowering executives and coaches despite facing past controversies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Human stem cell-derived organoids can more closely reproduce human biology, helping bridge the gap between animal experiments and real patient outcomes.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Bobby allowed himself to be checked into Landspitali Hospital by Dr. Erikur Jónsson, who supervised the limited amount of treatment and nursing his patient would permit, for seven weeks.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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