Clínica (en. Clinic)

/ˈklinika/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Medical center specialized in outpatient care.

The clinic offers pediatrics and gynecology services.

La clínica ofrece servicios de pediatría y ginecología.

Facility dedicated to healthcare without hospitalization.

I took my son to the clinic for a routine check-up.

Llevé a mi hijo a la clínica para un chequeo rutinario.

Establishment where clinical trials are conducted.

The clinic is conducting a study on new medications.

La clínica está realizando un estudio sobre nuevos medicamentos.

From the Greek 'kline', meaning 'bed', which refers to medical care.

private clinic

Medical center that offers health services privately.

clínica privada

veterinary clinic

Establishment dedicated to the care of animals.

clínica veterinaria

mental health clinic

Institution that offers psychological and psychiatric treatment.

clínica de salud mental

doctor

Health professional who diagnoses and treats diseases.

médico

patient

Person who receives medical care.

paciente

treatment

Set of measures and procedures aimed at curing or alleviating a disease.

tratamiento

Clinic that prioritizes emergencies.

That clinic is famous for handling urgent cases quickly.

Esa clínica es famosa por atender casos urgentes rápidamente.

Place for quick medical attention.

I'm going to the clinic because it's faster than the hospital.

Voy a la clínica porque es más rápida que el hospital.