Health / B1

KLIN-ik/ˈklɪnɪk/

A clinic is a place for medical treatment or advice, often without an overnight stay: a dental clinic; an antenatal clinic; attend a clinic. A hospital treats more serious cases and has wards; a GP surgery (UK) is the local doctor’s practice. Outpatient clinic is a common hospital term. Do not use clinic for a vet’s unless the text says veterinary clinic.

Meaning

A place where people go for medical treatment or advice, often without staying overnight.

Examples

• “I have an appointment at the dental clinic.”
• “She attends a weekly clinic for her blood-pressure checks.”
• “The hospital’s outpatient clinic opens at eight on weekdays.”

Good to know

dental / outpatient clinic. attend a clinic. Overnight/serious: hospital. UK local doctor: GP surgery.

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