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clinic

/ˈklɪnɪk/

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A medical facility, such as a hospital, especially one for the treatment and diagnosis of outpatients.

Examples :

"My aunt went to the clinic for a checkup because she wasn't feeling well. "

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(by extension) A hospital session to diagnose or treat patients.

Examples :

"The doctor's clinic was holding a special session to treat children with ear infections. "

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A school, or a session of a school or class, in which medicine or surgery is taught by the examination and treatment of patients in the presence of the pupils.

Examples :

"The medical clinic at the university is where students learn about treating patients. "

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A group practice of several physicians.

Examples :

"The family doctor works at a clinic with three other pediatricians. "

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A meeting for the diagnosis of problems, or training, on a particular subject.

Examples :

"The school held a special clinic to help students improve their study skills. "

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A temporary office arranged on a regular basis to allow politicians to meet their constituents.

Examples :

"The mayor held a clinic every Saturday morning to answer questions from local residents. "

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A series of workouts used to build skills of practitioners regardless of team affiliation.

Examples :

"The basketball players attended a clinic to improve their shooting techniques. "

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One confined to bed by sickness.

Examples :

"The clinic patient was unable to attend school today. "

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One who receives baptism on a sickbed.

Examples :

"The sick child was a clinic, as she received her baptism in her hospital bed. "

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