Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ambulant

Adjective
/ˈæm.bjʊ.lənt/
Definition
Able to move about or walk; not confined to a bed.
Examples
  • The ambulant patient was encouraged to walk a little each day.
  • After the treatment, he was ambulant and ready to leave the hospital.
  • Ambulant children were playing in the park, showing no signs of fatigue.
Meaning
The term ‘ambulant’ describes a person who can walk or move independently, especially after a medical procedure or illness.
Synonyms
  • mobile
  • walking
  • moving
  • active