Polyclinic

usgb/ˈpɑːliklɪnɪk/
noun

A healthcare facility that offers a variety of medical services.

She was taken to the polyclinic for a check-up because she was feeling unwell.
Visual representation of "polyclinic" - A healthcare facility that offers a variety of medical services.

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  • visit a polyclinic
  • polyclinic services
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Healthcare Variety

A polyclinic offers many types of medical services, not just one specialty.

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At the polyclinic, you can see a dentist, a dermatologist, and a cardiologist all in one place.
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Not a Hospital

A polyclinic is smaller than a hospital and usually doesn't handle emergencies.

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For your regular health check-up, you should go to a polyclinic, not the emergency room.
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Appointment Basis

Polyclinics often work by appointments, so it's best to book in advance.

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I have a polyclinic appointment next Thursday for my vaccination.
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