outpatient
Pronunciation: [aʊtˌpeɪʃənt]
Word
Context: “healthcare”
(noun) a patient who receives medical treatment at a hospital or clinic but does not stay overnight. This means they visit the doctor or hospital for care and then go home the same day.
Example
Sarah was an outpatient after her surgery, so she went home later that afternoon.
Example
John needed to stay in the hospital overnight; he was not an outpatient.
Example
Is she considered an outpatient if she goes home after her appointment?
Context: “healthcare”
(adjective) describing services or treatments that are provided to patients who do not stay overnight in a hospital. It's like saying the care is for people who go home right after their visit.
Example
The clinic offers outpatient services for minor surgeries and check-ups.
Example
Inpatient services are more expensive than outpatient treatments.
Example
What outpatient services does the hospital provide?
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