French word

clinicien

Pronunciation

IPA/klinisjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounclinician

Example

J'ai pris rendez-vous avec un clinicien pour demain.

I made an appointment with a clinician for tomorrow.

Illustration for clinicien (clinician)

More examples

Le clinicien a expliqué les effets secondaires du médicament.

The clinician explained the medication's side effects.

Core concept

The professional in direct contact with patients, linking clinical assessment to diagnosis and care.

Common phrases

  • prendre rendez-vous avec un clinicien

    make an appointment with a clinician

  • faire une téléconsultation avec un clinicien

    have an online consultation with a clinician

Similar words

docteur: A licensed medical professional who examines patients and provides treatment.
médecin: A medical doctor who identifies illnesses or injuries and treats them.
psychologue: A mental health professional who evaluates emotional difficulties and provides guidance or support.
spécialiste: A healthcare professional who provides specialized diagnosis or treatment in one field.

Definition in French

Professionnel de santé intervenant directement auprès des patients pour évaluer et traiter des cas cliniques.

Word origin

Clinicien is a French derivation of clinique with the occupational suffix -ien; clinique ultimately comes from Greek klinē through Latin clinicus.

Usage tips

  • In French, clinicien often contrasts with a researcher because it emphasizes direct work with patients, not only medical knowledge.

Related words

  • cliniciennefemale cliniciannoun
  • cliniqueclinicaladjective

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