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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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“Although this study focused on patients with MASLD, these findings may also be pertinent to a broader patient population,” said Lee.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“Where we don’t have research, clinical trials, what we’ve got a ton of, is, shall we say, testimonials, patient affidavits, attesting to the wonders of the drug,” said Scott Brunner, the alliance’s chief executive officer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Genome sequencing of E. coli isolated from each patient found that the strains were closely genetically related, suggesting that all of the ill people were exposed to the same source of infection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In 20 cases, patient care fell "below the level that would have been expected", while around 250 patients require a repeat scan to "monitor any changes to bone density".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The injury to Booth’s leg had caused the tissue to swell up and create a seal that could not be broken without inflicting agony upon the patient and possibly worsening the injury.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson