clinic
UK: ˈklɪnɪk | US: ˈklɪnɪk
n. a facility or department where outpatients receive medical care or treatment.
n. a teaching session for medical students involving patient examination.
n. a place or group offering specialized advice or services (e.g., "a legal clinic").
The word "clinic" traces back to the Greek klinē (κλίνη), meaning "bed" or "couch," reflecting its early association with bedside medical care. The suffix -ic (from Greek -ikos) denotes "pertaining to." Originally used in Late Latin (clinicus) to describe physicians who treated bedridden patients, the term evolved into "clinic" in 17th-century English, shifting from a focus on beds to medical practice spaces. The modern sense of outpatient care emerged in the 19th century.
She visited the dental clinic for a routine checkup.
The medical school held a clinic to demonstrate diagnostic techniques.
They opened a free veterinary clinic in the rural community.
The law school runs a clinic to provide pro bono legal advice.
His research was conducted at a sleep disorder clinic.