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/
Korean meaning: 입원하지 않고 외래로 치료받는 환자
Korean pronunciation: **아웃**페이션트
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
An outpatient receives quick treatment and prepares to leave the clinic
An ancient doctor stays patient with every outpatient
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 의료 용어로 등장했으며, 'out'(밖의)과 'patient'(환자)가 결합하여 병원 밖에서 치료받는 환자를 뜻하게 되었다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The outpatient rehabilitation program helped her recover mobility after the accident.”
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