outpatient
OWT-payshnt
Outpatient (noun) means a patient who is treated at a hospital or clinic but does not stay overnight. Example: “He had his surgery as an outpatient and went home the same day.”
noun
1
A patient who is treated at a hospital or clinic but does not stay overnight.
"He had his surgery as an outpatient and went home the same day."
"The clinic sees hundreds of outpatients every week."
adj
1
Relating to treatment that doesn't require an overnight hospital stay.
"She attends outpatient therapy twice a week."
How to use outpatient
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA patient (or type of care) that doesn't involve staying overnight in hospital.
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Common pairings
outpatient clinic
outpatient surgery
outpatient treatment
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What does “outpatient” mean?
The word “outpatient” means a patient who is treated at a hospital or clinic but does not stay overnight. In plain terms, a patient (or type of care) that doesn't involve staying overnight in hospital.
How do you pronounce “outpatient”?
“Outpatient” is pronounced OWT-payshnt (/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃ(ə)nt/ in IPA).
How do you use “outpatient” in a sentence?
Here is “outpatient” used in a sentence: “He had his surgery as an outpatient and went home the same day.”
What part of speech is “outpatient”?
Depending on how it is used, “outpatient” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “outpatient” a common word?
“Outpatient” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “outpatient” have?
“Outpatient” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a patient who is treated at a hospital or clinic but does not stay overnight.
