clinical

== English == === Etymology === From clinic + -al. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/ Rhymes: -ɪnɪkəl Hyphenation: cli‧ni‧cal === Adjective === clinical (comparative more clinical, superlative most clinical) (medicine) Dealing 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. Cool and emotionless, in a professional way, as contrasted with an impetuous or unprofessional way. Synonyms: unemotional; see also Thesaurus:alexithymic Objective; analytical. Synonyms: detached, disinterested Excellent and precise. Synonyms: accurate, exact (obsolete) Of or relating to a bed, especially a deathbed. ==== Antonyms ==== nonclinical ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === clinical (plural clinicals) (education) A medical student's session spent in a real-world nursing environment.