Patient: meaning, definitions and examples
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patient
[ ˈpeɪʃənt ]
medical
A person receiving medical treatment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The patient was transferred to the intensive care unit.
- The doctor examined the patient thoroughly before making a diagnosis.
Translations
Translations of the word "patient" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paciente
🇮🇳 मरीज
🇩🇪 Patient
🇮🇩 pasien
🇺🇦 пацієнт
🇵🇱 pacjent
🇯🇵 患者 (かんじゃ)
🇫🇷 patient
🇪🇸 paciente
🇹🇷 hasta
🇰🇷 환자 (환자)
🇸🇦 مريض
🇨🇿 pacient
🇸🇰 pacient
🇨🇳 病人 (bìngrén)
🇸🇮 bolnik
🇮🇸 sjúklingur
🇰🇿 науқас
🇬🇪 პაციენტი
🇦🇿 xəstə
🇲🇽 paciente
Etymology
The word 'patient' originated from the Latin word 'patientem' which means 'suffering, enduring'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include both the medical context of a person receiving treatment and the personality trait of being able to tolerate delays or suffering without becoming annoyed. The word has been used in various languages and cultures to describe both medical patients and individuals who exhibit patience as a virtue.
Word Frequency Rank
At #704 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.
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