clinical

Definition of clinicalnext
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 Real-world evidence could become increasingly central to clinical care, policy and reimbursement. — Bill Oldham, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 The uncertainty exists alongside a clinical reality many health care professionals already recognize. — Lorenzo Cohen, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026 And for the first time, women were included in clinical health trials. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Clancy’s clinical history is anything but ordinary, said psychiatrist Sally Satel in The Free Press. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for clinical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinical
professional
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  • On professional networks, individuals present a polished version of their careers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Talk with someone whose professional life is structured differently.
    — Angela C. Hill, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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