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.

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