Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambulatory
Adjective
/ˈam.bjʊ.lə.tɔːr.i/
Definition
Capable of walking; not confined to a bed.
Examples
- The ambulatory patient was able to participate in physical therapy.
- Many children are ambulatory by the age of one.
- The clinic provides services for ambulatory care.
Meaning
Refers to the ability to move about and walk, often used in medical contexts to describe patients who are able to leave their beds.
Synonyms
- Mobile
- Walking
- Peripatetic
- Nomadic
