患者 refers to a person receiving medical treatment.
POLITE FORM:
患者さん is commonly used when referring to patients respectfully.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 入院患者: hospitalized patient (inpatient)
- 外来患者: outpatient
- 重症患者: critically ill patient
- 新規患者: new patient
- 患者数: number of patients
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