A clínica
Example: A clínica oferece tratamentos modernos para várias doenças.
Definition
"A clínica" refers to a healthcare facility where patients receive medical treatment and consultations. It often provides specialized services, diagnostic tests, and follow-up care, focusing on outpatient treatment rather than hospitalization.
Etymology
The term "a clínica" comes from the Greek word 'klinein', meaning 'to lean' or 'to recline', which evolved through Latin and Portuguese to denote a place where patients are cared for. Did you know that originally clinics were places where physicians visited patients at their bedsides?
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