clinic

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noun

clin·​ic ˈkli-nik How to pronounce clinic (audio)
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: 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
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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

-clinic

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adjective combining form

1
: inclining : dipping
2
: having (so many) oblique intersections of the axes
triclinic

Examples of clinic in a Sentence

Noun The clinic is offering free screening for diabetes. He checked into a drug rehab clinic. The hospital is holding a pain clinic on Tuesday night for anyone interested in learning how to deal with chronic pain. A local club is giving a fishing clinic on Saturday.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Ketamine infusion clinics have been popping up across the country. Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 Since 2022, The county and Foothill-De Anza Community College District have been working together since 2022 on developing a health clinic that will also support the district’s healthcare professional programs and curriculum. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024 The ruling led some fertility clinics in Alabama to pause their services, including UAB, where Goldman’s remaining embryos are stored. Amanda Musa, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 As the appointment approached, the clinic suddenly canceled her appointment. Hannah Murphy Winter, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2024 There are some indications this is happening already, as hospitals and clinics push patients to enroll in loans or credit cards to pay their medical bills. Noam Levey, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024 Follow Election 2024 At least three in vitro fertilization clinics in Alabama halted treatment following the court’s decision, which drew strong criticism from medical organizations. Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 During the pandemic, Harrington and her students became translators at vaccination clinics offered by Sacramento nonprofit La Familia Counseling Center in south Sacramento and at Southside Park. Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 29 Feb. 2024 His campaign messaging centers on safeguarding district jobs, creating more affordable housing options and expanding access to healthcare in a region with few medical clinics. Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

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

Adjective combining form

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek klinein

First Known Use

Noun

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of clinic was in 1827

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Cite this Entry

“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

clinic

noun
clin·​ic ˈklin-ik How to pronounce clinic (audio)
1
: a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed
2
: a group meeting for teaching a certain skill and working on individual problems
a reading clinic
3
: a place for the treatment of people needing medical help who do not stay overnight
Etymology

Noun

from French clinique "medical instruction at a hospital bed," from Greek klinikē "medical practice at a sickbed," derived from klinē "bed," from klinein "to lean, recline" — related to climate, climax

Medical Definition

clinic

noun
clin·​ic ˈklin-ik How to pronounce clinic (audio)
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
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