Meaning of the word outpatient in English

What does outpatient mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

outpatient

US /ˈaʊt.peɪ.ʃənt/
UK /ˈaʊt.peɪ.ʃənt/
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Noun

a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

Example:
The clinic primarily serves outpatients.
She visited the hospital as an outpatient for her check-up.
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Adjective

relating to or denoting a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital

Example:
The hospital has a large outpatient department.
They offer various outpatient services.
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