clinical (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈklɪnɪkl/
Definition
Relating to or conducted in a hospital or clinic; or, relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
Examples
The study involved a large number of patients in a clinical setting.
She has extensive clinical experience in cardiology.
He prefers clinical research to working directly with patients.
How to Use clinical
- clinical trial (collocation)
- A research study conducted on human subjects to evaluate a medical intervention. — "The new drug is currently undergoing clinical trials."
- clinical setting (collocation)
- An environment where medical treatment or research is conducted, such as a hospital or clinic. — "This research is best conducted in a clinical setting."
- clinical depression (collocation)
- A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest. — "She was diagnosed with clinical depression after a period of intense stress."
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