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Definition of outpatient

outpatient

/ˈaʊtˌpeɪʃənt/
out · pa · tient
Plural:outpatients
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• adjective

1

Relating to, denoting, or providing medical treatment to patients who do not require an overnight stay in a hospital.

Example

"The hospital recently expanded its outpatient clinic to accommodate more physical therapy appointments."

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• noun

1

A patient who receives medical treatment at a hospital or clinic without being admitted for an overnight stay.

Example

"Because the knee arthroscopy was minimally invasive, she was treated as an outpatient and returned home the same afternoon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century from 'out-' and 'patient', originally referring to patients treated by a hospital charity without being given a bed inside the institution.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outpatient. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outpatient
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