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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

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

Pitt is one of a handful of academic medical centers with special rehabilitation programs that aim to pinpoint the cause of vertigo, and tailor rehab to the patient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But she knew deep down that her godmother would tell her to stop investigating and be patient.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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