Main entry: patient, patient role, affected role
Definition: the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Main entry: patient
Definition: a person who requires medical care
Usage: the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
Main entry: patient
Definition: enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
Usage: a patient smile; was patient with the children; an exact and patient scientist; please be patient