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Pronunciation / Transliteration: hwanja
"의사가 환자를 주의 깊게 검사했습니다."
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A person receiving medical treatment.
"The doctor examined the patient carefully before making a diagnosis."
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Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
"She remained patient while waiting for her turn."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'patientem', meaning 'bearing, supporting, suffering', the present participle of 'pati' (to endure or suffer). It entered the English language via Old French in the late Middle English period, initially denoting someone undergoing medical treatment or possessing the capacity to endure hardship without complaint.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Patient" is said worldwide
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patient
Transliteration: pa-syã
"Le médecin a examiné le patient avec soin."
Patient
Transliteration: pa-tsi-ent
"Der Arzt untersuchte den Patienten sorgfältig."
paziente
Transliteration: pa-tsyen-te
"Il medico ha esaminato il paziente attentamente."
paciente
Transliteration: pa-syen-te
"El médico examinó al paciente con cuidado."
paciente
Transliteration: pa-syen-te
"O médico examinou o paciente cuidadosamente."
रोगी
Transliteration: rogi
"डॉक्टर ने रोगी की सावधानी से जांच की।"
病人
Transliteration: bìngrén
"医生仔细检查了病人。"
환자
Transliteration: hwanja
"의사가 환자를 주의 깊게 검사했습니다."
患者
Transliteration: kanja
"医者は患者を注意深く診察しました。"
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