Clinical

usgb/ˈklɪnɪkl/
adjective

Relates to hospitals, patients, or diseases.

She's on a clinical trial for a new drug.
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  • clinical trial
  • clinical practice

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Healthcare Setting

Used when talking about environments where healthcare is provided or discussed.

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Clinical environments like hospitals must maintain strict hygiene standards.
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Research-related

Often used to refer to medical research such as tests or experiments on new treatments.

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He was reading about the latest clinical developments in cancer treatment.
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Not just hospitals

Broadly relates to the medical field, including research labs and doctors' offices, not just hospitals.

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The doctor's clinical expertise was evident in private practice as well.
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