outpatient
//ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt//
Noun
outpatientSingular
outpatientsPlural
1
A patient who receives medical treatment at a hospital or clinic without being admitted for an overnight stay.
The hospital treats hundreds of outpatients every day.
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Synonym
Adjective
outpatientCanonical form
1
Relating to or denoting medical treatment or care provided to patients who are not admitted to a hospital.
The hospital has expanded its outpatient services.