patients

pa-tients · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    People receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.

  2. 2.

    People under the care of a healthcare professional.

Related words

Antonyms: doctors, physicians
See also: doctor, hospital, patient
Synonyms: cases, clients, sufferers

Etymology

From Latin patiens meaning "one who suffers," present participle of pati (to suffer).