clinic

Definition

  • noun: a place where people get medical help
  • noun: a class of medical instruction in which patients are examined and discussed
  • synonyms: va hospital, x ray, asylum

Examples

  • The hospital is holding/having a pain 'clinic' on Tuesday night for anyone interested in learning how to deal with chronic pain.

  • The quarterback really 'put on a clinic' in the second half, throwing four touchdown passes.

  • A legal 'clinic' in the city provides poor families with advice on legal matters.

Movie quotes

  • (..) He runs the Institute for the Blind Youth. That was the third question. Still alive? - Why aren't you sleeping? - I was waiting for you. "Green Hill" is a clinic for weight loss, from the side of... Milan, I know. Really? Say at once that we've worked in vain. No, go on. (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop
  • (..) Like in fairy tales. Do you know a man named Kasper? No. That was the first one. What is "Green Hill"? It's a clinic for weight loss, from the side of Mian. I met Lionel there. My boss was on treatment and I accompanied him. Lionel had to talk to him (..)
    1981 To Kill a Cop