ambulatory
Translation
ambulatory, able to walk, mobile
Examples
The patient was fully ambulatory after the operation.
The patient was fully able to walk after the operation.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) modifies a noun ambulatory patient
Similar Words
Synonyms: walking, mobile; Antonyms: bedridden, immobile
Etymology
From Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'. 'ambul-' (walk) + '-atory' (adjective suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of an 'ambulance', which moves patients. An 'ambulatory' patient can move themselves.