clinically

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clinically

She works clinically in a modern hospital ward.

Definition

Adverb: - In a manner relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients, rather than theoretical or laboratory conditions: This describes actions performed in a direct medical setting or context. - In a very objective, analytical, and dispassionate manner, as if detached from emotional involvement: This describes a way of observing or analyzing something with cold, factual precision.

Usage Examples
  • Relating to medical practice:
    • The new drug has been tested clinically and shown to be effective.
    • The patient was assessed clinically before the surgery.
  • Describing an objective, detached manner:
    • He observed the political crisis clinically, without taking sides.
    • She analyzed the failed project's data clinically to find the root cause.
Advanced Usage
  • "Clinically dead": A medical term describing a state where vital signs like heartbeat and breathing have stopped, but where resuscitation or organ function may still be possible.
    • The patient was clinically dead for two minutes before the medical team revived him.
  • "Clinically proven": A phrase used to indicate that a treatment or product's effectiveness has been verified through formal medical studies on patients.
    • This skincare product makes claims that are not clinically proven.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clinical (adjective):
    • Pertaining to a clinic or to the direct observation and treatment of patients.
      • The doctor discussed the clinical symptoms.
    • Very objective and unemotional; coldly analytical.
      • His report was a clinical description of the events.
  • Clinician (noun): A healthcare professional, such as a doctor or therapist, who works directly with patients.
Synonyms
  • Medically: In a medical manner.
  • Objectively: In a way not influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
  • Dispassionately: In an unemotional and impartial way.
  • Analytically: By using logical reasoning or analysis.
Antonyms
  • Emotionally: In a way influenced by feelings.
  • Subjectively: Based on personal opinions and feelings.
  • Theoretically: In a way based on theory rather than practical experience.
Related Phrases
  • Clinical trial: A research study performed on human volunteers to evaluate a medical treatment.
    • The vaccine is in the final phase of clinical trials.
  • Clinical depression: A severe form of depression diagnosed by a healthcare professional based on specific symptoms.
    • He was diagnosed with clinical depression and began treatment.
clinically

She works clinically in a modern hospital ward.

Adverb
  1. in a clinical manner
    • she is clinically qualified