patient

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.

“The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient.”

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.

“Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours.”

Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.

“patient endeavour”

Physically able to suffer or bear.