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  1. PATIENT definition: 1. a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist…. Learn more.

  2. The meaning of PATIENT is bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint. How to use patient in a sentence.

  3. Patient definition: a person who is under medical care or treatment.. See examples of PATIENT used in a sentence.

  4. a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist when necessary: I'm a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I please make an appointment to see her? Fewer examples. The patient had surgery on his heart. A number of patients have been successfully treated with the new drug.

  5. A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.

  6. adjective. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance. “a patient smile”. “was patient with the children”. “an exact and patient scientist”. “please be patient ”. synonyms: uncomplaining. not complaining.

  7. Definition of patient noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. patient. noun. /ˈpeɪʃnt/ a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital. cancer/AIDS/heart patients. critically ill/elderly patients. Hospitals are treating more patients than ever before. patients receiving/undergoing treatment.