clinician

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
18
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/klɪˈnɪʃən/

Definition of clinician

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any healthcare practitioner working at the point of care, in clinical practice (e.g., physicians in clinical medicine, nurses in nursing practice, or allied health providers in practice).
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noun

  1. Any healthcare practitioner working at the point of care, in clinical practice (e.g., physicians in clinical medicine, nurses in nursing practice, or allied health providers in practice).
  2. (US)Someone who conducts a clinic; an expert or skilled practitioner in a particular field, such as business or education. In this sense, a clinician is someone who provides practical advice or hands-on assistance to others in a specific area of expertise. For example, a business clinician might be an experienced consultant who helps companies improve their operations, while an education clinician might be a skilled teacher who provides professional development and support to other educators.

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Etymology

From French clinicien, equivalent to clinic + -ian.

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