Word
clinical
Phoneticsclin·i·cal, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫɪnəkəɫ/
UK/klˈɪnɪkəl/
Definitions
01medical practice
B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine
adj. relating to the examination and treatment of real patients rather than just studying in a lab or classroom.
adj. pertaining to the direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theoretical or laboratory-based study.
日本語:臨床※
“The new drug is now entering clinical trials to see how it affects real people.”
“The professor emphasized that while textbook knowledge is essential, nothing replaces the intuition gained during years of clinical experience.”
Antonyms
02medical training session
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Medicine Technical
n. a lesson where medical students learn by watching a doctor work with a real patient.
n. a period of practical medical instruction conducted at the bedside of a patient or in a healthcare facility.
“The nursing students have their first clinicals at the local hospital next week.”
“During her clinicals, she rotated through several departments, including pediatrics and emergency medicine, to gain a broad perspective.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “clinical” in context.
Verb
01. demonstrate clinical excellence
“The hospital was awarded for demonstrating clinical excellence in cardiac care.”
verb + adj + noun
02. provide clinical supervision
“Senior doctors provide clinical supervision to interns during their first year of residency.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. clinical trial
“The new drug is currently undergoing a large-scale clinical trial to ensure its safety.”
adj + noun
04. clinical depression
“It is important to distinguish between temporary sadness and clinical depression.”
adj + noun
05. clinical detachment
“The surgeon approached the operation with a sense of clinical detachment to remain focused.”
adj + noun
06. clinical efficiency
“The team dismantled their opponents with clinical efficiency, scoring four goals in the first half.”
adj + noun
07. purely clinical
“The room felt purely clinical, with white walls and stainless steel furniture.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Clinical hypnosis can also reduce the severity and impact of perimenopausal symptoms, says Voedisch.” “Clinical trials of two possible treatments for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola causing this outbreak began last month in Ituri.” “Sugden said women's healthcare was too focused on patients' clinical needs and not enough on their need for care and emotional support.” “The eventual aim of Moen's research is to develop clear clinical guidelines that might help shift workers and others with disrupted sleep patterns.” Etymology
From clinic + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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