Clinical: meaning, definitions and examples
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clinical
[ ˈklɪnɪkl ]
medicine
relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- clinical trials are essential for testing new drugs
- the doctor made a clinical diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms
psychology
relating to or based on direct observation and treatment of individuals, as opposed to theories or experiments
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- the therapist provided clinical therapy sessions for the patient
- the psychologist used clinical observations to assess the patient's behavior
Translations
Translations of the word "clinical" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clínico
🇮🇳 क्लिनिकल
🇩🇪 klinisch
🇮🇩 klinis
🇺🇦 клінічний
🇵🇱 kliniczny
🇯🇵 臨床的な (りんしょうてきな)
🇫🇷 clinique
🇪🇸 clínico
🇹🇷 klinik
🇰🇷 임상적인 (임상적)
🇸🇦 سريري
🇨🇿 klinický
🇸🇰 klinický
🇨🇳 临床的 (lín chuáng de)
🇸🇮 kliničen
🇮🇸 klínískur
🇰🇿 клиникалық
🇬🇪 კლინიკური
🇦🇿 klinik
🇲🇽 clínico
Word origin
The word 'clinical' has its origins in the Latin word 'clinicus', meaning 'of or at a bed'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century, initially used in the context of medical practice. Over time, its usage expanded to fields such as psychology and research, emphasizing direct observation and practical application.