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

  • (..) You know what they do in there? Did you see Cuck oo's Nest? They put those electrodes in your head. It's not really a mental institution. It's more like a depression clinic. She went out to Woodhaven and checked herself in. I'm sick over this. - Who told you this? - Her roommate. I've driven women (..)
    1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2