clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adjective Learner's definition of CLINICAL
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always used before a noun : relating to or based on work done with real patients : of or relating to the medical treatment that is given to patients in hospitals, clinics, etc.临床的;临床诊断的 -
Both experimental and clinical evidence show that the treatment is effective.实验和临床证据都表明这种疗法是有效的。
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She enjoys her clinical practice but is looking forward to working in a laboratory.她喜欢临床实践,但还是期待能在实验室工作。
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Three hundred patients were involved in the clinical study.三百名患者参与了这项临床研究。
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a drug that is undergoing clinical trials [=scientific tests to see the effect of a drug by using it with real patients]正在进行临床试验的药物
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He's a clinical psychologist [=a psychologist who works with patients] and professor of psychology at the university.他既是临床心理学家又是大学心理学教授。
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: requiring treatment as a medical problem需接受治疗的 3
always used before a noun : of or relating to a place where medical treatment is given : of or relating to a clinic门诊的;诊所的;医务室的 4
[more clinical; most clinical] : not showing emotion or excitement冷淡的;无动于衷的 5
: very exact or skillful精确的;娴熟的 — clinically
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