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Clinically: meaning, definitions and examples

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clinically

 

[ ˈklɪnɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

medical setting

The term 'clinically' refers to anything that is related to or performed in a clinic or hospital setting. It often describes observations, treatments, or evaluations that are based on direct clinical experience, as opposed to theoretical or experimental approaches. In medical contexts, it implies that a certain finding or procedure has been validated through observation in patients. This term is frequently used to indicate that something has been assessed through a systematic study involving patients, contributing to the body of clinical knowledge.

Synonyms

medically, observationally, therapeutically

Examples of usage

  • The patient was clinically assessed before treatment.
  • Clinically tested products are deemed safe for use.
  • She is clinically depressed and requires intervention.

Translations

Translations of the word "clinically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clinicamente

🇮🇳 चिकित्सकीय रूप से

🇩🇪 klinisch

🇮🇩 secara klinis

🇺🇦 клінічно

🇵🇱 klinicznie

🇯🇵 臨床的に

🇫🇷 cliniquement

🇪🇸 clínicamente

🇹🇷 klinik olarak

🇰🇷 임상적으로

🇸🇦 سريرياً

🇨🇿 klinicky

🇸🇰 klinicky

🇨🇳 临床上

🇸🇮 klinično

🇮🇸 klínískt

🇰🇿 клиникалық

🇬🇪 კლინიკურად

🇦🇿 kliniki

🇲🇽 clínicamente

Etymology

The word 'clinically' derives from the Latin word 'clinica', meaning 'bed', which relates to where patients are examined or treated. This term was adopted in the late 19th century to pertain to practices related to the direct observation of patients in a clinical setting. Over time, 'clinically' has evolved to encompass a variety of uses in medical language, emphasizing the importance of patient-based evidence in the field of medicine. Its usage has become widespread in research and healthcare discussions, reflecting a movement towards evidence-based practice where clinical findings are prioritized.

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