policlinic
Definition
- Noun:
- A clinic or hospital that treats outpatients: "policlinic" refers to a medical facility, often part of a larger hospital, where patients receive diagnosis and treatment without being admitted for overnight stay. It typically serves the general public or a specific community.
- A department of a hospital for outpatient care: In some contexts, "policlinic" denotes a division within a hospital that handles non-emergency cases requiring specialist consultation.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She visited the policlinic for a routine check-up on her blood pressure. (She went to an outpatient clinic for a regular medical examination.)
- The hospital's policlinic is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. (The outpatient department operates during those hours.)
Advanced Usage
"to attend a policlinic": to go to an outpatient clinic for medical care.
- Many workers attend the policlinic after their shifts for minor ailments. (They visit the clinic for non-serious health issues.)
"policlinic services": the range of medical services offered to outpatients.
- The policlinic services include general medicine, pediatrics, and dermatology. (The clinic provides various specialist consultations.)
Variants and Related Words
- Polyclinic (n): a variant spelling of "policlinic," more common in modern usage, meaning a clinic treating many different types of diseases or offering multiple specialist services.
- The city's polyclinic offers a wide range of medical specialties. (The clinic provides diverse medical care under one roof.)
Synonyms
- Outpatient clinic: a medical facility where patients receive treatment without being hospitalized.
- Health center: a community-based facility offering primary care services.
Related Idioms
- No direct idioms: "policlinic" is a technical term and does not appear in common idiomatic expressions. However, it may be used in medical contexts such as "policlinic referral" (a recommendation to visit an outpatient clinic).