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Definitions:
Noun
patient
Definition: a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
affected role
patient role
patient
Definition: the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Definition: A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
Adjective
patient
Definition: enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient"
Definition: Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.