noun

clinic

clinic, health centre, surgery

She works at a dental clinic.

She works at a dental clinic.

The clinic is open on weekends.

The clinic is open on weekends.

He went to a sports injury clinic.

He went to a sports injury clinic.

((countable noun)) a place where people get medical treatment She works at a dental clinic.

Synonyms: surgery, health centre, practice

From Greek 'klinike' (at the bedside), related to 'kline' (bed).

Think of a smaller, often specialised, medical facility, not a large hospital.

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