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Inpatient

Description:

Inpatient is a term used to describe a patient who is admitted to a hospital or medical facility for treatment and stays overnight or for an extended period. It can also refer to the medical services provided to these patients during their stay.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A person who is admitted to a hospital or medical facility for treatment.

2. The act of being hospitalized and receiving treatment as a resident patient.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or involving the treatment of patients who stay in a hospital or medical facility overnight or for an extended period.

2. Referring to the medical services provided to inpatients.

Sample Sentences:

1. The hospital has a dedicated wing for inpatients who require specialized care.

2. Jane's condition worsened, and she had to be transferred from an outpatient to an inpatient status.

3. The inpatient care provided at this facility is exceptional, ensuring the highest level of comfort and treatment.

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