This is the 1495th most frequent Korean word.
환자의
"환자의" means "patient's" (possessive form).
Here, '환자의' is used as a possessive modifier, indicating ownership or relation, meaning 'of the patient'.
환자의 병세가 점점 호전되고 있습니다.
The patient's condition is gradually improving.
In this example, '환자의' shows possession, attributing 'opinion' to 'the patient'.
의사는 환자의 의견도 중요하다고 말합니다.
The doctor says the patient's opinion is also important.
The word '환자의' specifies that the family belongs to or is associated with 'the patient'.