English Explanatory Dictionary

outpatient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A patient who receives treatment at a hospital or clinic but is not admitted overnight; a receiver of ambulatory care.
adj
  1. Provided without requiring an overnight stay by the patient.

Pronunciation

/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-outpatient.wav

Word forms

outpatient outpatients

Etymology

From out- + patient.

Synonyms

ambulatory

Antonyms

inpatient
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