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ambulatory

The correct spelling is ambulatory.

How to pronounce ambulatory

/ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/

Say it like: Amb-ula-tor-ee

The correct spelling is ambulatory. The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals. For example: "ambulatory exercise"

Usage Examples

ambulatory exercise

an ambulatory patient

ambulatory medical care

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The round walkway encircling the altar in many cathedrals.
  2. 2.Any part of a building intended for walking in; a corridor.

adjective

  1. 1.Of, relating to, or adapted to walking
  2. 2.Able to walk about and not bedridden.
  3. 3.Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient.
  4. 4.Accustomed to move from place to place; not stationary; movable.
  5. 5.Not yet legally fixed or settled; alterable.

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