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60 words
Spanish word
clínico
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkliniko/
Meaning
- adjectiveclinical
Example
Los resultados clínicos son prometedores.
The clinical results are promising.
More examples
Describió los hechos con un tono clínico y distante.
She described the facts in a clinical, detached tone.
Core concept
An examination room with a stethoscope and a patient chart.
Common phrases
actitud clínica
clinical demeanor
enfoque clínico
clinical approach
diagnóstico clínico
clinical diagnosis
Similar words
médico: Relating to physicians and the medical profession, including doctors' duties and qualifications.
ambulatorio: Pertaining to outpatient care offered without an overnight hospital stay.
hospitalario: Relating to medical care and services provided inside a hospital setting.
quirúrgico: Relating to surgical operations, procedures, and operative care.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o está relacionado con la práctica médica directa con pacientes, incluyendo observaciones, diagnósticos y tratamientos; también puede usarse como sustantivo para nombrar a un.
Word origin
Via Latin clinicus from Greek klinikos, based on kline 'bed', reflecting medical practice done at the patient's bedside.
Usage tips
- Unlike English 'clinical', which can mean emotionally detached, Spanish clínico mainly means related to medical practice or patient care rather than a comment on tone.