clinically
|clin-i-cal-ly|
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/ˈklɪnɪkli/
(clinical)
relating to patient care
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clinical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'klinein,' where 'kline' meant 'bed' or 'to lean.'
Historical Evolution
'klinein' transformed into the Latin word 'clinicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'clinical' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to a bed or reclining,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'pertaining to medical treatment or observation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that relates to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
The drug was tested clinically before being approved for public use.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 04:50