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patience (PAY shuhns) (noun)
The condition of being calm without complaining; steadfastness: Patricia's mother had a lot of patience when she was practicing the piano.
Her mother's patience paid off when Patricia actually became a famous concert pianist.
patients (PAY shuhns) (noun)
Several individuals who receive medical care and supervision: Doctor Bergman's patients were waiting for her when she arrived at the clinic.
Dr. Berman said she was also going out to the Street Clinic to see the patients who were living on the street.
Sometimes people have to wait so long just to see a doctor that some of the patients lose their patience.
Patience is power; with time and patience, the mulberry leaf becomes silk.
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An animal or human being that is treated by a medical person or doctor: The patients in the waiting room had to wait patiently and calmly for their turn to see the doctor.
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(a bionic hand which is considered a next-generation prosthetic device which appeals to both patients and health care professionals)
(if patients are fortunate, this is the art of keeping them involved while nature cures their diseases)