outpatient

as in inpatient
a person who goes to a doctor's office or hospital for treatment but who does not spend the night there
often used before another noun
outpatient surgery It was a minor procedure that could be performed at an outpatient clinic.

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Recent Examples on the Web An outpatient procedure is one that generally doesn't require a patient to stay overnight. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024 In a spa-like atmosphere, people like Samantha can stave off their fear of irrelevance by undergoing an outpatient procedure where their DNA is fused with the DNA of a lobster, or something, resulting in a younger, stronger, taller version of themselves with clear skin and bright eyes. Katie Rife, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 For miscarriages, they are used in emergency settings when patients are having complications and for outpatient care. Meg Tirrell, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024 Ultrasound tests are performed on an outpatient basis. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outpatient 

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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpatient. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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