The clinical chemist
Example: The clinical chemist analyzed the blood samples carefully.
Definition
"The clinical chemist" refers to a healthcare professional who specializes in analyzing bodily fluids and chemical substances to diagnose and monitor diseases. They perform laboratory tests to provide critical information for patient care and medical treatment decisions.
Etymology
The term "the clinical chemist" combines 'clinical,' derived from Latin 'clinicus' meaning 'of a bed' or 'relating to a physician's practice,' and 'chemist,' originating from 'alchemy' and later denoting a specialist in chemistry. Together, it refers to a professional applying chemical knowledge directly to medical practice.
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"The clinical chemist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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