Der Patient
Example: Der Patient wartet geduldig auf die Untersuchung im Krankenhaus.
Definition
"Der Patient" refers to a person who is receiving medical treatment or care, especially in a hospital or clinical setting. The patient is typically under the supervision of healthcare professionals for diagnosis, treatment, or recovery.
Etymology
The word "der Patient" comes from the Latin word 'patiens,' meaning 'one who suffers' or 'endures.' This reflects the patient's role as someone experiencing illness or medical conditions while seeking help. Did you know that the root 'pati-' is also related to words like 'patience'?
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"Der Patient" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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