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ambulatory

am·bu·la·to·ry [ ámbyələ tàwree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to walking: relating to or equipped for walking ( formal )

2. walking or moving: walking or moving around, or done while walking or moving ( formal )
ambulatory activities

3. medicine not confined to bed: describes a patient who is able to walk and does not have to be kept in bed
an ambulatory patient

4. law revocable: able to be revoked
an ambulatory will



noun  (plural am·bu·la·to·ries)
Definition:
 
walkway in church or cloister: an aisle at the end of a choir or chancel in a church, or a covered walkway of a cloister


am·bu·la·to·ri·ly [ àmbyələ táwrəlee ] adverb
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