patients

[ˈpeɪʃənts]
nounpl: patients
pacientes
1. individuals receiving medical treatment or care from a healthcare provider
The doctor has several patients scheduled for appointments today.
O médico tem vários pacientes agendados para consultas hoje.
2. people who are undergoing treatment for a disease or injury
The hospital admitted three new patients this morning.
O hospital admitiu três pacientes novos esta manhã.
3. individuals awaiting or undergoing medical procedures or therapy
The clinic provides care for cancer patients.
A clínica fornece atendimento para pacientes com câncer.
In Brazilian healthcare culture, 'pacientes' is the standard professional term used in medical, hospital, and clinical settings. The word reflects a more formal relationship between healthcare providers and those receiving care, emphasizing the medical aspect of the relationship rather than the personal aspect.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sufferersinvalidsclientsrecipients
Antonyms / Antônimos
doctorsphysicianshealthcare providershealers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pacientes
standard and most commonly used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pacientes
same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
pacientes
same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
doentes
alternative term used in European Portuguese, though 'pacientes' is also used in medical contexts

Related Words

patiencepatient (adjective)physicianhospitaltreatmentdiagnosismedicationhealthcare

Related Idioms & Phrases

patience is a virtue
patient zero (the first person identified with a disease)
waiting room full of patients
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