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patient

[pey-shuhnt] / ˈpeɪ ʃənt /


NOUN
person being treated for medical problem
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“We have been punished enough,” the cancer patient said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In Florstadt, automated procedures coexist with manual handling at fixed workstations, such as preparing a single contact lens ordered by an optician for a specific patient for further shipping.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“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

“Here it is: ‘Comfort the frightened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom