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.
