(informal, derogatory) A recurring patient who cannot be definitively cured, such as one whose condition is undiagnosable or untreatable or who presents nebulous symptoms.

In a heartstopping way.

Very exciting or shocking, as though to cause one's heart to skip beats.

plural of heartsink patient

plural of heartsink

(informal, derogatory) A heartsink patient.

plural of heartsease

heartsick

plural of heartful

(obsolete) A heartwarming song or poem. / A song or message that is deeply heartfelt. / The expression of a person's inner essence, underlying identity, and reason for existence.