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Clinical

/klˈɪnəkəl/
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(adj) Dealing with the practical management of patients, in practice at the point of care; as contrasted with other health care venues (see clinical medicine for more explanation).

The clinical records in most hospitals are kept in alphabetical order.
The drug must go through clinical trials before being approved.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The drug is currently undergoing ____ trials to test its safety ton.

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