ambulatory
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Adjective — In medicine, able to walk, or provided without an overnight stay — as in ambulatory care.
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Etymology
From Latin "ambulare," to walk.
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What does ambulatory mean in medicine?
Two related things: a patient who is able to walk, and care delivered without an overnight admission. An ambulatory surgery centre treats people who go home the same day.
What is ambulatory care?
Medical care given without admitting the patient to a hospital bed — outpatient clinics, day surgery, diagnostics and routine treatment.