Group
inpatient Audio
in·pa·tient [ in-pey-shuh nt ]
Subclass of:
Patients
Definitions related to inpatient:
  • A patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Persons admitted to health facilities which provide board and room, for the purpose of observation, care, diagnosis or treatment.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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