clinic

noun clin·ic \ˈkli-nik\

: a place where people get medical help

: an event at which a doctor is available to talk to people about a particular health matter

: a meeting during which a group of people learn about a particular thing or work on a particular problem

Full Definition of CLINIC

: a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed

: a group meeting devoted to the analysis and solution of concrete problems or to the acquiring of specific skills or knowledge <writing clinics> <golf clinics>

a : a facility (as of a hospital) for diagnosis and treatment of outpatients

b : a group practice in which several physicians work cooperatively

: a facility that offers professional services or consultation usually at discounted rates <a legal clinic>

: an exemplary display or performance <put on a clinic in the tournament>

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Origin of CLINIC

French clinique, from Greek klinikē medical practice at the sickbed, from feminine of klinikos of a bed, from klinē bed, from klinein to lean, recline — more at lean

First Known Use: 1827

Rhymes with CLINIC

cynic, Finnic

CLINIC Defined for Kids

clinic

noun clin·ic \ˈkli-nik\

Definition of CLINIC for Kids

: a place where people can receive medical treatment usually for minor ailments

: a group meeting for teaching a certain skill and working on individual problems <a reading clinic>

Medical Dictionary

clinic

noun clin·ic \ˈklin-ik\

Medical Definition of CLINIC

a : a session or class of medical instruction in a hospital held at the bedside of patients serving as case studies b : a group of selected patients presented with discussion before doctors (as at a convention) for purposes of instruction

a : an institution connected with a hospital or medical school where diagnosis and treatment are made available to outpatients b : a form of group practice in which several physicians (as specialists) work in cooperative association