La clinique
Example: La clinique offre des soins spécialisés aux patients locaux.
Definition
"La clinique" refers to a healthcare facility that provides specialized medical treatment and care to patients. It is often smaller than a hospital and focuses on outpatient services, diagnostics, and specific medical specialties to support the well-being of local patients.
Etymology
The term "la clinique" comes from the French word for clinic, which traces back to the Latin word 'clinicus,' meaning 'bedside' or 'one who attends to patients.' It originally referred to medical care given at the patient's bedside, highlighting its close, personalized approach to treatment.
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"La clinique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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