Inpatient and Outpatient

Inpatient

Inpatient noun - A patient who is residing in the hospital where he is being treated.
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Synonyms for Inpatient

Outpatient is an antonym for inpatient.

Outpatient

Outpatient noun - A patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated.
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Synonyms for Outpatient

Inpatient is an antonym for outpatient.
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