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outpatient — a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/

Example Sentences

  • The doctor said my broken toe was minor enough for outpatient treatment - no hospital pajama fashion show for me!
  • Most dental procedures are done on an outpatient basis.
  • He became an outpatient regular, visiting the clinic so often that the receptionist knew his coffee order.

outpatient

NOUN

[/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/]

a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

The outpatient leaves the clinic after a quick checkup, no overnight stay needed.
💡 Concept

The outpatient leaves the clinic after a quick checkup, no overnight stay needed.

An ancient doctor stays patient with every outpatient
🎵 Rhyme

An ancient doctor stays patient with every outpatient

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixout--
Rootpatient

🎵Rhyme

patientancient
patient
ancient

🔗Collocations

outpatient clinic
outpatient surgery
outpatient treatment
outpatient department
outpatient visit
outpatient care
outpatient basis

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The doctor said my broken toe was minor enough for outpatient treatment - no hospital pajama fashion show for me!”

“Most dental procedures are done on an outpatient basis.”

😄 Fun example

“He became an outpatient regular, visiting the clinic so often that the receptionist knew his coffee order.”

“The outpatient rehabilitation program helped her recover mobility after the accident.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ambulatory patientday patientnon-resident patient

Antonyms

inpatienthospitalized patient

Related

clinicambulatoryday surgeryconsultationfollow-up

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