English · Body & Health
clinic
/ˈklɪn.ɪk/
[/ˈklɪn.ɪk/]
small medical centre
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where people go to receive medical treatment or advice.
Example
She visited the local clinic for a quick checkup before her trip abroad.
She visited the local clinic for a quick checkup before her trip abroad.
Etymology
From Greek 'klinikos', relating to a bed.
How & Where It’s Used
Smaller and more specialised than a hospital.