clinic

/'klinik/
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clinic

A doctor examines a patient in a clean, well-lit clinic.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A healthcare facility for outpatient care: A place where medical treatment is provided to patients who do not need to stay overnight.
    • A meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity: A session offering intensive instruction or consultation in a specific field.
    • A medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists: A facility, often private, operated by doctors specializing in a particular area of medicine.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She goes to the clinic for her annual check-up.
    • The university is holding a writing clinic for graduate students this weekend.
    • He was referred to a specialized orthopedic clinic for his knee injury.
Advanced Usage
  • "To hold a clinic on [subject]": To conduct an intensive instructional session.
    • The famous coach held a three-day basketball clinic for young athletes.
  • "Surgical clinic": A clinic specializing in surgical consultations and minor procedures.
    • The surgical clinic is located on the third floor.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clinical (adj): Relating to the observation and treatment of patients (e.g., ) or being very objective and unemotional (e.g., ).
  • Clinician (n): A healthcare professional, such as a doctor or therapist, who works directly with patients.
Synonyms
  • Medical center: A facility providing healthcare services.
  • Outpatient facility: A place for medical care where patients are not admitted overnight.
  • Workshop: A meeting for intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject (for the instructional sense).
Related Phrases
  • "Walk-in clinic": A clinic where patients can receive care without a prior appointment.
    • For minor illnesses, you can visit the walk-in clinic.
  • "Family planning clinic": A clinic providing advice and services on contraception and reproductive health.
Related Idioms
  • "A clinic in [something]": Used to describe a remarkable demonstration of skill in a particular area.
    • The veteran quarterback put on a clinic in precision passing during the game.
clinic

A doctor examines a patient in a clean, well-lit clinic.

Noun
  1. a healthcare facility for outpatient care
  2. meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity
  3. a medical establishment run by a group of medical specialists

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