Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hospital-patient
noun
/ˈhɒspɪtəl ˈpeɪʃənt/
Definition
A person who is receiving medical care in a hospital.
Examples
- After the accident, she became a hospital patient for several weeks.
- The hospital-patient access program helps individuals get the care they need.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual who has been admitted to a hospital for diagnosis, treatment, or observation of medical conditions.
Synonyms
- inpatient
- admitted patient
- ward patient
