Saturday, March 30, 2019

pseudopatient: Word of the day for March 30, 2019

pseudopatient , n :
(dated) A person who pretends to be ill, especially to gain some benefit. (medicine) A person who poses as a patient so that research may be conducted or staff trained. Today is National Doctors’ Day in the United States, which recognizes the service rendered by physicians.

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