A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
(grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
Physically able to suffer or bear.