The clinic
Example: Clinic provides medical services without full hospital facilities
Definition
"The clinic" refers to a healthcare facility that provides medical services and treatments without the extensive resources or full facilities of a hospital. It typically offers outpatient care, including consultations, minor procedures, and diagnostic tests.
Etymology
The term "the clinic" originates from the Greek word 'klinein,' meaning 'to lean' or 'bed,' which evolved into Latin as 'clinicus,' referring to a patient treated at home or bedside. Over time, it came to designate a place for medical treatment outside a hospital setting.
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"The clinic" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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