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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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“This is not one monolithic patient population, and I think we’re seeing that with the launch of the oral Wegovy,” David Hyman, Lilly’s chief medical officer, said separately at the same event.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The researchers stressed that while the increased risks are statistically meaningful, the overall risk for any one patient remains low.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Healthcare providers are advised to evaluate a suspected measles patient in a way that doesn’t expose other patients to the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The service said delays were "unacceptable" and not the level of care it aimed to provide, adding it was working with partners to improve patient flow and reduce pressure on the system.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Here it is: ‘Comfort the frightened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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