One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
Specialised, involving detailed knowledge of a restricted topic.
A stenotopic species.
A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.
An organism that is specialized for a particular environment.