a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital. cancer/AIDS/heart patients; critically ill/elderly patients; Hospitals are treating ...

able to wait for a long time or accept annoying behaviour or difficulties without becoming angry

a person who receives treatment from a particular doctor, dentist, etc. He's one of Dr. Shaw's patients.

able to wait for a long time or accept annoying behavior or difficulties without becoming angry She's very patient with young children.

There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word patient, four of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb patient. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is now obsolete ...

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

the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining. She has little patience with (= will not accept or consider) such views.

patience (with somebody/something) the ability to stay calm and accept a delay or something annoying without complaining

1. bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint 2. manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain 3. not hasty or impetuous 4. steadfast despite ... Patient zero · Patient dumping · Private patient