patients

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Definitions

noun

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
(grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.“The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient.”
One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.

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Synonyms

longanimous long-suffering persevering enduring forbearing diligent tolerant uncomplaining unhurried patient of admissions annals attendances care cases clients

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Associated

placebo renal chemotherapy coronary schizophrenia chronic lesions symptoms medication patient impairment acute

Rhymes

ramifications inclinations aspirations oscillations operations indications observations situations connotations obligations

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