as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest
She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.
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Recent Examples of clinical
Despite a lack of clinical evidence, experts say there may be a reason the cocktail is helping some people keep persistent symptoms at bay.
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Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
May Lower Blood Pressure In addition to its cholesterol-lowering effects, omega-3 supplements have demonstrated a potential in reducing blood pressure in clinical studies.
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Extensive evidence suggests that treating acute psychiatric conditions in an ED setting yields poor clinical outcomes.
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Ian West,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The aDBS also relied on additional research electrodes and a specialized investigational device that are not part of standard clinical DBS therapy.
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New Atlas,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for clinical
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
1 July 2026
May Lower Blood Pressure In addition to its cholesterol-lowering effects, omega-3 supplements have demonstrated a potential in reducing blood pressure in clinical studies.
—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
Extensive evidence suggests that treating acute psychiatric conditions in an ED setting yields poor clinical outcomes.
—
Ian West,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The aDBS also relied on additional research electrodes and a specialized investigational device that are not part of standard clinical DBS therapy.
—
New Atlas,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for clinical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinical
professional
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The two-story space features professional recording studios, podcast and video suites, co-working lounges and meeting spaces, which are slated to open by early next year once permits are approved, Ihm says.
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But in the process, the department demoted theology, a field that some had targeted for enjoying professional status when nursing did not.
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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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