convalescent

noun

Definition of convalescentnext
as in sufferer

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  1. victim
  2. outpatient
  3. inpatient
  4. patient
Noun
  • The move drew immediate condemnation from the abuse victims and their attorneys, whose lawsuits were effectively paused while a bankruptcy judge reviewed the church’s finances and assets.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • When asked if the injuries appeared to have come from the victim’s own hunting party or another hunter, Clay County Sheriff Mark Empting responded that more information would be released after the weekend.
    Matt Henson, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of victim
Noun
  • Medicare Advantage plans typically combine coverage for hospital and outpatient care and prescriptions, while eliminating the 20% coinsurance requirement and capping customers' annual out-of-pocket costs.
    Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • There is an acute care hospital in Mount Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of outpatient
Noun
  • In severe cases, a baby may need supplemental oxygen, IV fluids, or further inpatient treatment in a hospital.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024
  • In Georgia, 10 rural hospitals have either closed or ceased their inpatient care operations since 2010, according to a 2024 report from health care consultant Chartis, and 18 more are in danger of shuttering.
    Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of inpatient
Noun
  • The second measure would require certain health care providers to spend 98% of revenues from the discount prescription drug program on direct patient care.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Nebulizer patients might be candidates for home oxygen.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of patient
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