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/kli.nik/
Translation
clinic, private hospital
Word origin
From Latin clinicus, from Greek klinikos ('relating to a bed'), from kline ('bed'). The word first described medicine practised at the patient's bedside.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- klinikos
- English cognates
- clinic, clinical, recline
Grammar
Examples
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She has worked in a private clinic for ten years.
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The clinics in the town are all full.
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The doctor sent her to the nearest clinic.
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There are two clinics in this area.
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The clinic opens its doors at eight o'clock.
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