clinic — a medical facility that is smaller than a hospital and is used for the treatment of outpatients
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a medical facility that is smaller than a hospital and is used for the treatment of outpatients
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈklɪnɪk/
Example Sentences
- The vampire refused to visit the blood clinic because he preferred his meals 'fresh from the tap.'
- My grandmother goes to the clinic so often, they're considering giving her a frequent visitor card.
- The sports clinic helped improve his tennis skills significantly.
clinic
NOUN[/ˈklɪnɪk/]
a medical facility that is smaller than a hospital and is used for the treatment of outpatients
The family visited a clinic when their son had a fever.
The doctor kept the clinic clean and comfortable for every patient. (CLEAN + CLINIC → a clean place where doctors help patients)
The family visited the clinic and benefited from the doctor's care.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek 'klinikos', itself originating from 'kline' meaning 'bed'. Originally denoting medical observation conducted at a patient's bedside, the term emerged from the practice of physicians examining patients directly at their beds.
Breakdown
kline (bed) + -ikos (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'of'), literally 'of or relating to the bed', which evolved into the modern sense of a medical facility or consultation.
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📝Examples
“The vampire refused to visit the blood clinic because he preferred his meals 'fresh from the tap.'”
“My grandmother goes to the clinic so often, they're considering giving her a frequent visitor card.”
“The sports clinic helped improve his tennis skills significantly.”
“She opened a beauty clinic in the downtown area.”
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