clinically (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈklɪnɪkli/
Definition
In a way that relates to the observation and treatment of actual patients, rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
Examples
The drug was tested clinically on a group of volunteers.
This approach is not clinically proven to be effective.
The doctor's bedside manner was very clinically detached.
How to Use clinically
- clinically dead (collocation)
- Having no detectable vital signs, such as heartbeat or breathing. — "The paramedics worked for thirty minutes before declaring the victim clinically dead."
- clinically proven (collocation)
- Shown to be effective through scientific testing on actual patients. — "The effectiveness of this medication is clinically proven."
- clinically depressed (collocation)
- Suffering from a severe form of depression that requires medical treatment. — "She sought professional help after realizing she was clinically depressed."
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