outpatient
Translation
outpatient
Examples
He was treated as an outpatient at the clinic.
He was treated as an outpatient at the clinic.
The hospital has a busy outpatient department.
The hospital has a busy outpatient department.
Grammar Patterns
((as an)) outpatient receiving treatment without staying in a hospital. She had surgery as an outpatient.
outpatient ((clinic/department/care)) a place or type of care for outpatients. He works in the outpatient clinic.
Similar Words
Antonyms: inpatient
Etymology
From 'out-' (outside) + 'patient'. A patient who is 'out' of the hospital, not staying in it overnight.
Memory Tips
An 'outpatient' walks 'out' of the hospital after treatment, while an 'inpatient' stays 'in' the hospital.