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clinical

1 of 1adjective
/ˈklɪnɪkəl/
1

relating to the observation, examination, and treatment of patients in a medical setting

B2
  • The doctor made a clinical diagnosis based on the patient's symptoms and medical history.
  • Clinical trials are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new treatments.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in providing clinical care and monitoring patients' vital signs.
  • The hospital implemented new clinical protocols to improve patient outcomes.
  • Clinical psychologists offer therapy and counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
2

emotionally distant

  • The review was thorough but so clinical that it ignored the book's emotional core.
  • His clinical manner during negotiations kept personal feelings out of the discussion.
  • Critics praised the production's technical precision while calling its tone clinical.
  • The CEO's clinical decision to cut the project surprised employees who expected consultation.
  • A clinical delivery of the speech left the audience informed but unmoved.