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Definition patient in British English

patient noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/
1

someone who is receiving medical treatment

Example

Several patients complained about the treatment they received.

Example

Cancer patients could benefit from this new drug.

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Definition patient in British English