outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt 
often attributive
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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North County does not have enough mental health crisis beds, substance abuse treatment slots or outpatient services to meet demand.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The couple rented a property in Jacksonville so Paul could continue outpatient rehab at Brooks.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
These procedures are often performed in outpatient settings and can be highly effective.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The couple rented a property in Jacksonville so Paul could continue outpatient rehab at Brooks.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
These procedures are often performed in outpatient settings and can be highly effective.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Why Pet Scans Get Denied So Often PET scans average $3,000 to $6,000 at hospital outpatient departments, per BillKarma’s 2026 pricing data.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for outpatient
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpatient. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: a patient who visits a hospital for diagnosis or treatment without staying overnight compare inpatient
Medical Definition
outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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