clinician

noun cli·ni·cian \kli-ˈni-shən\

: a person (such as a doctor or nurse) who works directly with patients rather than in a laboratory or as a researcher

Full Definition of CLINICIAN

: a person qualified in the clinical practice of medicine, psychiatry, or psychology as distinguished from one specializing in laboratory or research techniques or in theory

: a person who conducts a clinic

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First Known Use of CLINICIAN

1875

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Rhymes with CLINICIAN

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Medical Dictionary

clinician

noun cli·ni·cian \klin-ˈish-ən\

Medical Definition of CLINICIAN

: an individual qualified in the clinical practice of medicine, psychiatry, or psychology as distinguished from one specializing in laboratory or research techniques or in theory