First Known Use: 1827
Dictionary
clinic
noun clin·ic \ˈkli-nik\
: a place where people get medical help
: an event at which a doctor is available to talk to people about a particular health matter
: a meeting during which a group of people learn about a particular thing or work on a particular problem
Full Definition of CLINIC
1
: a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed
2
: a group meeting devoted to the analysis and solution of concrete problems or to the acquiring of specific skills or knowledge <writing clinics> <golf clinics>
3
a : a facility (as of a hospital) for diagnosis and treatment of outpatients b : a group practice in which several physicians work cooperatively
4
: a facility that offers professional services or consultation usually at discounted rates <a legal clinic>
5
: an exemplary display or performance <put on a clinic in the tournament>
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Origin of CLINIC
French clinique, from Greek klinikē medical practice at the sickbed, from feminine of klinikos of a bed, from klinē bed, from klinein to lean, recline — more at lean
CLINIC Defined for Kids
clinic
noun clin·ic \ˈkli-nik\
Definition of CLINIC for Kids
1
: a place where people can receive medical treatment usually for minor ailments
2
: a group meeting for teaching a certain skill and working on individual problems <a reading clinic>
Medical Dictionary
clinic
noun clin·ic \ˈklin-ik\
Medical Definition of CLINIC
1
a : a session or class of medical instruction in a hospital held at the bedside of patients serving as case studies b : a group of selected patients presented with discussion before doctors (as at a convention) for purposes of instruction
2
a : an institution connected with a hospital or medical school where diagnosis and treatment are made available to outpatients b : a form of group practice in which several physicians (as specialists) work in cooperative association
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