Patient
A patient is any recipient of health care services that are performed by healthcare professionals. The patient is most often ill or injured and in need of treatment by a physician, nurse, optometrist, dentist, veterinarian, or other health care provider.
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- nounA person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
- noun(grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
- adjective(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
- adjectiveConstant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
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