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Clinical Staff

/ˈklɪnɪkəl stæf/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care and support in a clinical setting.

    "The clinical staff worked tirelessly to ensure all patients received the best possible care."
  2. 2

    Personnel involved in the administration and management of healthcare services.

    "The hospital's clinical staff also includes administrative roles that help coordinate patient services."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'clinical' originates from the Greek word 'klinein', meaning 'to lean' or 'to recline', referring to the bedside care of patients. 'Staff' comes from the Old English 'stæf', meaning 'stick' or 'rod', which evolved to denote a group of people working together in a professional context.

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