Synonyms for

Clinic

Verb / ˈklɪnɪk / Another word for clinic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A medical establishment run by a group of medical professionals.

Synonyms & similar words

hospital dispensary infirmary surgery sickbay

Synonyms by register

Formal

medical center health facility outpatient department treatment center

Informal

doctor's office surgery practice walk-in

Literary

sanatorium infirmary

Antonyms

home private practice self-care personal care independent practice

Common collocations

  • walk-in clinic
  • specialty clinic
  • medical clinic
  • dental clinic
  • free clinic
  • private clinic
  • outpatient clinic
  • community clinic

Word family

noun clinic
adjective clinical

Usage note

A clinic typically refers to a place where outpatients receive treatment, often specialized. It can also refer to a group of medical practitioners working together.

Example sentences

  1. I went to the clinic to get my flu shot.
  2. The clinic is closed on weekends.
  3. The clinic offers free check-ups for children under 5 years old.
  4. She works at a veterinary clinic.
  5. The clinic provides affordable healthcare services to low-income families.

Quotes

  • "I have never been to a doctor in my life. I don't have any physical complaint. I take only my own temperature and my pulse once a day, morning and evening." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "The best doctor is the one you run to and can't find." - Denis Diderot
  • "The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." - Voltaire

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