ambulant

UK
/ˈæm.bjʊ.lənt/
US
/ˈæm.bjə.lənt/

Translations

ambulantnoun
ambulants
pl
UK
/ˈæm.bjʊ.lənt/
US
/ˈæm.bjə.lənt/
Rare; chiefly in medical contexts for a patient who is able to walk.
Additional translations
ambulatoireEmploi médical substantivé : patient capable de marcher, non alité.
Synonyms
ambulatory patient
ambulatory person
itinerant vendor
street vendor
ambulantadjective
more ambulant
Comp.
most ambulant
Super.
UK
/ˈæm.bjʊ.lənt/
US
/ˈæm.bjə.lənt/
ambulantQui se déplace de lieu en lieu ; itinérant.
Ambulant vendors crowded the city square.
Des vendeurs ambulants encombraient la place de la ville.
ambulatoireSurtout en médecine : capable de marcher, non alité.
The patient was ambulant and able to move around the ward without assistance.
Le patient était ambulatoire et pouvait se déplacer dans le service sans aide.
ambulatoireQui est adapté à la marche.
The ambulant design of the new footwear provides excellent support for long walks.
La conception ambulatoire de ces nouvelles chaussures offre un excellent soutien pour les longues marches.

Definitions

ambulantnoun
A person who is able to walk, especially a patient who is not confined to bed.
The ward admitted eight stretcher cases and ten ambulants.
ambulantadjective
Able to walk around; not confined to bed.
The patient was ambulant and able to move around the ward without assistance.
Relating to or adapted for walking.
The ambulant design of the new footwear provides excellent support for long walks.
Moving from place to place; itinerant.
Ambulant vendors crowded the city square.