A1 noun Neutro #4,637 mais comum

clinic

/ˈklɪn.ɪk/

A clinic is a medical facility that provides healthcare services to outpatients who do not need to stay overnight. It is typically smaller than a hospital and focuses on specific treatments or general check-ups.

Exemplos

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1

I have an appointment at the dental clinic tomorrow morning.

I have an appointment at the dental clinic tomorrow morning.

2

The local health clinic provides essential vaccinations for all residents.

The local health clinic provides essential vaccinations for all residents.

3

I'm just heading to the clinic to get my flu shot.

I'm just heading to the clinic to get my flu shot.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
clinic
Advérbio
clinically
Adjetivo
clinical
Relacionado
clinician
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'c' in Clinic: it is for 'care' that is 'close' to home and 'quick'.

Quiz rápido

I need to see a doctor about my cough, so I am going to the local ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

I have an appointment at the dental clinic tomorrow morning.

everyday

I have an appointment at the dental clinic tomorrow morning.

2

The local health clinic provides essential vaccinations for all residents.

formal

The local health clinic provides essential vaccinations for all residents.

3

I'm just heading to the clinic to get my flu shot.

informal

I'm just heading to the clinic to get my flu shot.

4

Data suggests that rural clinics are vital for community health.

academic

Data suggests that rural clinics are vital for community health.

5

The company has decided to fund a new private clinic for its employees.

business

The company has decided to fund a new private clinic for its employees.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
clinic
Advérbio
clinically
Adjetivo
clinical
Relacionado
clinician

Colocações comuns

medical clinic medical clinic
walk-in clinic walk-in clinic
private clinic private clinic
dental clinic dental clinic
visit a clinic visit a clinic

Frases Comuns

outpatient clinic

outpatient clinic

health clinic

health clinic

sports clinic

sports clinic

Frequentemente confundido com

clinic vs hospital

A clinic is for small issues or check-ups without staying overnight; a hospital is for emergencies and surgeries.

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Notas de uso

Use 'clinic' when you are talking about a specific place for medical advice or minor treatments. It often specializes in one area, such as a 'skin clinic' or 'eye clinic'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'hospital' for every medical visit, but in English, we use 'clinic' or 'doctor's office' for routine visits.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'c' in Clinic: it is for 'care' that is 'close' to home and 'quick'.

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek word 'klinike', which relates to the bedside or a bed.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one clinic, two clinics Often used with the preposition 'at': at the clinic
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, a clinic is the first place you go to see a doctor before being referred to a larger hospital.

Quiz rápido

I need to see a doctor about my cough, so I am going to the local ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

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neck

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The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body. It supports the weight of the head and allows it to turn and move.

chest

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The chest is the upper front part of the human body between the neck and the stomach. It contains important organs like the heart and the lungs.

knee

A1

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.

heart

A1

The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body. It is also used to represent the center of your emotions, especially love.

cough

A1

A cough is a sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that usually happens involuntarily. It is often a symptom of a cold, the flu, or an irritation in the throat.

stomachache

A1

A pain in a person's stomach or the area around it. It is a common symptom often caused by eating too much, poor digestion, or a mild illness.

dizzy

A1

Dizzy describes a feeling where you feel like you are spinning or losing your balance. It often happens when you are sick or if you turn around in circles very quickly.

nausea

A1

Nausea is the feeling of being sick in your stomach and wanting to vomit. It often happens when you are ill, traveling in a car, or after eating bad food.

vomit

A1

Vomit is the food and liquid that comes out of your stomach through your mouth when you are sick. It is the physical substance produced after throwing up.

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