This is the 1656th most frequent Polish word.
pacjenta
The Polish word "pacjenta" means "patient" (a person receiving medical care).
Here, 'pacjenta' is the accusative singular form of 'pacjent', used as the direct object of the verb 'bada'.
Lekarz bada pacjenta.
The doctor examines the patient.
In this sentence, 'pacjenta' again is in the accusative case as the direct object of the verb 'widzieć', expressing the action directed towards the patient.
Nie widziałem pacjenta w poczekalni.
I did not see the patient in the waiting room.
In this usage, 'pacjenta' is in the accusative case after the preposition 'o', indicating the topic or concern being inquired about.