inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt 
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
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The report provides a comprehensive analysis of unique national data from hospitals representing 80% of inpatient beds in the United States—data not available from any other source.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Instead of inpatient care, family members in Aurora took on the responsibility of caring for Salguero-Quijada, which included helping him with daily necessities like communicating, dressing, eating, walking and bathing.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
This has allowed for demolition to start on phase one of the project, which includes 48 inpatient beds and the urgent care unit.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The Bravo star checked himself into an inpatient treatment facility in July 2024, where he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
—Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Instead of inpatient care, family members in Aurora took on the responsibility of caring for Salguero-Quijada, which included helping him with daily necessities like communicating, dressing, eating, walking and bathing.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
This has allowed for demolition to start on phase one of the project, which includes 48 inpatient beds and the urgent care unit.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2025
The Bravo star checked himself into an inpatient treatment facility in July 2024, where he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD.
—Meredith Nardino, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Inpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inpatient. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
Medical Definition
inpatient
noun
in·pa·tient
ˈin-ˌpā-shənt
: a hospital patient who receives lodging and food as well as treatment compare outpatient
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