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nonclinical

 

[ nɒnˈklɪnɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical context

The term 'nonclinical' is used to describe activities, environments, or roles that do not involve direct patient care or clinical procedures. It often refers to aspects of healthcare that support clinical practice but do not engage with patients directly. Nonclinical roles may include administrative positions, research, medical education, and policy-making. Although nonclinical roles are essential for the functioning of healthcare systems, they often remain behind the scenes, impacting overall patient care indirectly.

Synonyms

administrative, indirect, non-medical, peripheral, supportive

Examples of usage

  • She works in a nonclinical role at the hospital.
  • Nonclinical staff are crucial for hospital management.
  • He transitioned from a clinical to a nonclinical position in research.
  • Nonclinical training helps staff understand patient care.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonclinical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não clínico

🇮🇳 गैर-चिकित्सा

🇩🇪 nicht klinisch

🇮🇩 non-klinis

🇺🇦 неклінічний

🇵🇱 niekliniczny

🇯🇵 非臨床的

🇫🇷 non clinique

🇪🇸 no clínico

🇹🇷 klinik olmayan

🇰🇷 비임상

🇸🇦 غير سريري

🇨🇿 neklinický

🇸🇰 neklinický

🇨🇳 非临床的

🇸🇮 nekliničen

🇮🇸 ekki klínískur

🇰🇿 клиникалық емес

🇬🇪 არ კლინიკური

🇦🇿 kliniki olmayan

🇲🇽 no clínico

Etymology

The word 'nonclinical' is derived from the prefix 'non-', which means not, and the word 'clinical,' which comes from the Greek 'kline,' meaning bed. The term 'clinical' has traditionally referred to the practice of observing patients directly in a bedside manner, particularly in a hospital or medical setting. Thus, 'nonclinical' emerged as a way to define those aspects of healthcare and medical practice that occur outside of this direct patient care environment. The usage of 'nonclinical' has expanded alongside advancements in healthcare systems, encompassing a broad range of roles and responsibilities vital to patient care delivery, including administration, health informatics, research, and education. This term has become increasingly relevant as healthcare becomes more complex, necessitating support roles that are essential yet not overtly visible in the patient care equation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,629 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.