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.
An ancient doctor stays patient with every outpatient
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged in early 20th-century medical vocabulary as a compound of 'out' and 'patient'. It developed to denote a patient receiving medical treatment outside a hospital setting, typically in a clinic or office-based care facility.
Breakdown
out- (outside, external) + patient (from Latin patiens, 'suffering' or 'one who is treated'). The compound refers to a patient treated outside institutional hospital premises.
🎵Rhyme
🔗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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