Ambulatory (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or adapted for walking; "an ambulatory corridor".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 2
Able to walk about; "the patient is ambulatory".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor was pleased to see that the patient was ambulatory after the surgery, and able to walk around the hospital room with minimal assistance.
- The physical therapist worked with the ambulatory patients, helping them to regain their strength and mobility after their injuries.
- The nursing home had a special wing for ambulatory residents, who were able to take care of themselves and move around on their own.
- After a few days of bed rest, the ambulatory patient was finally able to get out of bed and start moving around again.
- The hospital's ambulatory care unit provided outpatient treatment and rehabilitation services for patients who were able to walk and move around on their own.