clinic

clin·ic

noun \ˈkli-nik\

Definition of CLINIC

1

: a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed

2

: a group meeting devoted to the analysis and solution of concrete problems or to the acquiring of specific skills or knowledge <writing clinics> <golf clinics>

3

a : a facility (as of a hospital) for diagnosis and treatment of outpatients

b : a group practice in which several physicians work cooperatively

4

: a facility that offers professional services or consultation usually at discounted rates <a legal clinic>

5

: an exemplary display or performance <put on a clinic in the tournament>

Examples of CLINIC

1. The clinic is offering free screening for diabetes.
2. He checked into a drug rehab clinic.
3. The hospital is holding a pain clinic on Tuesday night for anyone interested in learning how to deal with chronic pain.
4. A local club is giving a fishing clinic on Saturday.

Origin of CLINIC

French clinique, from Greek klinikē medical practice at the sickbed, from feminine of klinikos of a bed, from klinē bed, from klinein to lean, recline — more at lean

First Known Use: 1827

Rhymes with CLINIC

cynic, Finnic

clin·ic

noun \ˈklin-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CLINIC

1

a : a session or class of medical instruction in a hospital held at the bedside of patients serving as case studies b : a group of selected patients presented with discussion before doctors (as at a convention) for purposes of instruction

2

a : an institution connected with a hospital or medical school where diagnosis and treatment are made available to outpatients b : a form of group practice in which several physicians (as specialists) work in cooperative association