How to pronounce clinical

Say it like this: /ˈklɪnəkəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British

What does clinical mean?

adjDealing with the practical management of patients, in practice at the point of care; as contrasted with other health care venues (see clinical medicine for more explanation).

Of or pertaining to a clinic, such as a medical clinic or law clinic.

“Medicine is now more often practiced in a clinical setting than in the home.”

Cool and emotionless, in a professional way, as contrasted with an impetuous or unprofessional way.

nounA medical student's session spent in a real-world nursing environment.

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