clinician

noun

Definition of cliniciannext
as in physician
a medical professional who works directly with patients rather than in a laboratory or as a researcher

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Recent Examples of clinician The takeaway from the clinicians and researchers is straightforward. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The response included patrol officers, the department’s behavior health response team and a civilian clinician. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026 That time spent on TVs, laptops and phones is not surprising, says Lance Garrison, dean for the College of Professional Psychology at the Chicago School and a clinician focused on kids and families. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Oftentimes, leaders question the data, departments blame one another, and clinicians dismiss patient complaints as unrealistic expectations. — Basel Tarab, STAT, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clinician
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  1. physician
  2. doctor
  3. attending
  4. hospitalist
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  • Dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and aesthetic physicians say the distinction matters, especially for anyone weighing what to spend money on.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Because immune activity often appears there before becoming visible in blood tests, the technology could help physicians monitor autoimmune diseases, infections, vaccine responses, and even cancer treatment more quickly and comfortably.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of physician
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  • The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • There are not yet significant clinical trials for these peptides, but some doctors, patients, wellness influencers, and Kennedy have voiced support for opening up the market for these drugs.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of doctor
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  • Then, on Sunday, Syria convened an unannounced but highly anticipated opening of the first post-revolution Parliament, with President Ahmed al-Sharaa attending.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
  • The watch party near the Garden has become a major event all through the playoffs, but with Trump attending, that event was moved a few blocks away outside the security perimeter, at Bryant Park.
    — Stephen Whyno, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Definition of attending
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  • Ascension stated that telehealth complements in-person care and that protocols are in place for emergencies, utilizing on-site hospitalists and other staff.
    — Sarah Volpenhein, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026
  • Deleon is associate chief medical officer and a pediatric hospitalist at Oklahoma Children’s OU Health where there’s been a steady influx of children admitted for rotavirus over the last two months.
    — Lauren Dunn, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of hospitalist

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“Clinician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinician. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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