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单词 pseudopatient
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Definition of pseudopatient in English:

pseudopatient

noun ˈs(j)uːdəʊˌpeɪʃntˌs(j)uːdəʊˈpeɪʃnt
  • A false or spurious patient; specifically (in early use) a person feigning illness to obtain some benefit; (later) a person posing as a patient in order to investigate health care, provide training to medical staff, etc.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From pseudo- + patient.

 
 

Definition of pseudopatient in US English:

pseudopatient

noun
  • A false or spurious patient; specifically (in early use) a person feigning illness to obtain some benefit; (later) a person posing as a patient in order to investigate health care, provide training to medical staff, etc.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From pseudo- + patient.

 
 
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