inpatient
//ˈɪnˌpeɪʃənt//
Noun
inpatientSingular
inpatientsPlural
1
A patient who is admitted to a hospital and stays overnight or for an extended period while receiving medical treatment.
The hospital has a special ward for inpatients recovering from surgery.
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Adjective
inpatientCanonical form
1
Relating to or denoting medical treatment that requires a patient to stay in a hospital.
The hospital has expanded its inpatient care facilities.