# clinician

/kɫɪˈnɪʃən/ (US) · /klɪnˈɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/clinician
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who is trained to treat patients, especially a doctor or nurse. You use this word to describe someone who works in a medical or health care setting.

For teachers: a practitioner of a medical or health-related profession, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist. Often used in academic or professional contexts to distinguish those who provide direct patient care from researchers or administrators.

## Examples

- The clinician explained the treatment plan to the patient.
- After reviewing the test results, the clinician decided to adjust the medication dosage for the patient.
- The study was conducted by a team of clinicians and researchers to ensure that the new treatment protocol was both effective and safe for patients in a real-world setting.

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