clinical
adj. · n.-
1 medical practice (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Medicinerelating to the examination and treatment of real patients rather than just studying in a lab or classroom.
pertaining to the direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theoretical or laboratory-based study.
ExampleThe new drug is now entering clinical trials to see how it affects real people.
ExampleThe professor emphasized that while textbook knowledge is essential, nothing replaces the intuition gained during years of clinical experience.
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2 medical training session (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Medicinea lesson where medical students learn by watching a doctor work with a real patient.
a period of practical medical instruction conducted at the bedside of a patient or in a healthcare facility.
ExampleThe nursing students have their first clinicals at the local hospital next week.
ExampleDuring her clinicals, she rotated through several departments, including pediatrics and emergency medicine, to gain a broad perspective.
- practicum
- rotation
From clinic + -al.
- Adjectiveclinical
- Adverbclinically