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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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"President Trump is going to be very patient... he doesn't want to rush to a deal," Kushner told Fox News.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

He added that the patient was in "very good health".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“I’ve been able to focus on patient care, research and teaching knowing that my child is thriving in a nurturing learning environment.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

A doctor involved in the development of Scotland's super-hospital has claimed his concerns over patient safety were repeatedly ignored.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

If she acted patient and steady, Chicken would come around.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

However, she says Alpturk was responsible for signing off procedures at the clinic and she denies ever misleading patients.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Evans believes increasing numbers of his male patients are taking weight-loss drugs but are reluctant to admit it, even to medical professionals.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The work behind the compound began nearly 20 years ago, when Quitterer received brain tissue samples from patients treated by a doctor and colleague at Ain Shams University Hospital in Cairo.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

"We need to help these patients recover with the best outcomes."

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Uncle talking about the patients he’d seen that day.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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