n. A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital; a hospitalized patient.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A patient who receives lodging and food, as well as treatment, in a hospital or an infirmary; -- distinguished from outpatient.
n. a patient who receives lodging and food, as treatment, in a hospital or an infirmary.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A patient who is lodged and fed as well as treated in a hospital or infirmary. See out-patient.
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n. a patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated
Word Usage
"The psychology practicum student will be afforded the opportunity to develop skills in inpatient consultation with a rehabilitation population, including inpatient children and adolescents and their families."