nonclinical

adjective

non·​clin·​i·​cal ˌnän-ˈkli-ni-kəl How to pronounce nonclinical (audio)
: not clinical: such as
a
: not relating to, involving, or concerned with the direct observation and treatment of living patients
a nonclinical job
nonclinical duties
b
: not based on or characterized by observable and diagnosable symptoms of disease
a nonclinical infection

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As an example, payment integrity comprises service touchpoints that, while deemed nonclinical, have a key impact on clinical in areas like medical necessity reviews. Sohail Djariri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Standard nonclinical operations have a direct correlation to the outcome and intricacies of the clinical program. Sohail Djariri, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 Another way organizational leadership can retain their nurse managers is a mentorship program in which nurse managers are mentored by rotating clinical and nonclinical members of the organization. Toby Bressler and Lauren Ghazal, STAT, 12 Jan. 2024 Studies have shown that doulas, who offer nonclinical emotional and informational support to families during and after pregnancy, can reduce racial disparities and improve maternal outcomes, leading to fewer unnecessary C-sections, preterm births, and postpartum readmissions. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for nonclinical 

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonclinical was in 1877

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“Nonclinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonclinical. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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