inpatient


in·pa·tient

noun \ˈin-ˌpā-shənt\

Definition of INPATIENT

: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment — compare outpatient

First Known Use of INPATIENT

1760

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Rhymes with INPATIENT

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