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Medical Clinic

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

    A healthcare facility that provides outpatient services for diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care.

    "She visited the medical clinic for her annual check-up."
  2. 2

    A place where medical professionals offer specialized care or treatment.

    "The medical clinic specializes in pediatric care."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'medical' originates from the Latin 'medicus', meaning 'physician', while 'clinic' comes from the Greek 'klinein', meaning 'to lean' or 'to recline', referring to the practice of treating patients in a bed or at a bedside. Over time, 'medical clinic' has evolved to denote a facility providing outpatient care.

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