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General Clinic

/ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl ˈklɪn.ɪk/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A healthcare facility that provides a wide range of medical services to patients.

    "She visited the general clinic for her annual check-up."
  2. 2

    A type of medical practice that offers outpatient services for various health issues.

    "The general clinic is known for its walk-in services and extended hours."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'general clinic' combines 'general', derived from the Latin 'generalis', meaning 'pertaining to all', and 'clinic', from the Greek 'klinikē', meaning 'of or pertaining to a bed', referring to the practice of medicine at the bedside. The phrase evolved to denote a medical facility providing a broad range of healthcare services.

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