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Meaning
Adj
●
Willing to
wait
if
necessary
; not
losing one's temper
while
wait
ing.
●
Constant
in pursuit
or
exertion
;
persevering
;
calmly
diligent.
●
Physically able to
suffer
or bear.
Noun
●
A person or
animal
who
receives
treatment from a
doctor
or other
medically
educated
person.
●
In Grammar & Linguistics:
The
noun
or
noun phrase
that is
semantically
on the receiving end
of a verb's action.
●
In People:
One who, or that which, is
passively
affected
; a
passive
recipient.
Name
●
A surname.
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Origin
patient
English
patiens
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Antonyms
Impatient
Antsy
Agent
Peevish
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Physician
Clinician
Hospital
Doctor
Person
Client
Customer
Nurse
Caregiver
Therapist
Pharmacist
Child
Surgeon
Individual
User
Medication
Diagnosis
Student
Dentist
Learner
Participant
Employee
Practitioner
Carer
Resident
Midwife
Sufferer
Victim
Psychiatrist
Nurses
Baby
Worker
Consumer
Woman
Teacher
Paramedic
Cardiologist
Treatment
Candidate
Respondent
Passenger
Infant
Anesthesiologist
Diligent
Disease
Recipient
People
Athlete
Subject
Provider
Man
Clinic
Guest
Body
Pregnant Woman
Emergency Department
Family Member
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