outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt 
often attributive
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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The 45,000-square-foot campus will have 100 inpatient beds and an outpatient hub with follow-up support.
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Sarah Liese,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The facility will feature academic learning spaces and outpatient services, including same-day surgery and diagnostic imaging.
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Florida International University,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Although individuals seeking access must be enrolled in Medicare’s outpatient drug benefit called Part D, the Bridge program operates completely outside Part D 's payment and insurance structure.
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Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For the safety of myself, his brothers and sisters, and for his own well-being, he was placed in a facility following years of outpatient treatment which proved insufficient for his needs.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Sarah Liese,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
The facility will feature academic learning spaces and outpatient services, including same-day surgery and diagnostic imaging.
—
Florida International University,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Although individuals seeking access must be enrolled in Medicare’s outpatient drug benefit called Part D, the Bridge program operates completely outside Part D 's payment and insurance structure.
—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
For the safety of myself, his brothers and sisters, and for his own well-being, he was placed in a facility following years of outpatient treatment which proved insufficient for his needs.
—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for outpatient
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“Outpatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpatient. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: a patient who visits a hospital for diagnosis or treatment without staying overnight compare inpatient
Medical Definition
outpatient
noun
out·pa·tient
ˈau̇t-ˌpā-shənt
: a patient who is not hospitalized overnight but who visits a hospital, clinic, or associated facility for diagnosis or treatment compare inpatient
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