La clínica
Example: La clínica ofrece servicios médicos las 24 horas del día.
Definition
"La clínica" refers to a medical facility or center where patients receive health care services, diagnosis, and treatment. It often provides outpatient services and may specialize in various medical fields, operating with professional staff and medical equipment.
Etymology
The term "la clínica" originates from the Greek word 'klinein,' meaning 'to lean' or 'bed,' which evolved through Latin as 'clinicus,' relating to a bed or sickbed. It entered Spanish to denote a place where patients are treated, emphasizing the clinical setting for medical care.
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"La clínica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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