definition
strict definition
clinic
A place where people or non-human animals receive outpatient medical care or related clinical treatment.
A clinic is a place where either humans or animals go to receive medical care on an outpatient basis.
Patients attend for care without outpatient treatment itself requiring an extended stay. The patient can be a person or an animal.
The more specific clinic forms distinguish dental, veterinary, general medical, and other services. Some facilities also have associated inpatient or rehabilitation accommodation.
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More specific definitions
6 sub-definitions-
alternative medicine clinic
A site for health care following any special philosophy of treatment not recognized by standard medicine. -
dental clinic
Space reserved for dentists' offices and other oral or dental care facilities. -
medical clinic
A building, suite, or complex of doctors' or specialists' offices receiving patients for outpatient medical care. -
rehabilitation center
A place for restorative exercise and treatment following illness, surgery, or trauma. -
veterinary clinic
A veterinary hospital, office, or medical facility providing treatment to non-human animals. -
weight loss clinic
A facility offering treatments and programs to assist persons in losing weight.