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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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Patient no-show rates are a major problem for doctors and for people like you, who not only show up on time but arrive early.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Patient investors in index funds have been rewarded.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Patient volumes in the hospital network operator’s domestic and international segments have also been affected by factors including Thailand’s economic slowdown and the Thailand-Cambodian border dispute, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Any patient who has concerns is advised to contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Patient as ever, Margaret stood with an armload of hats for her mistress to try on and find fault with, one after another after another.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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