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as in hospital
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
After working as a city emergency room physician for many years, he started a small clinic in a remote village.
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as in workshop
an intensive educational or training program
This winter, Shelley will attend a softball clinic to prepare herself for the upcoming season.
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In addition, if Trump wins reelection, Rahman warns of potential consequences for Planned Parenthood clinics and gynecology services.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2024
The clinics care for patients regardless of their ability to pay.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
However, no clinic or hospital records showed that Riley had been treated, according to the outlet.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Rural mobile programs aren’t as efficient or profitable as brick-and-mortar clinics.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2024
The clinics care for patients regardless of their ability to pay.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
However, no clinic or hospital records showed that Riley had been treated, according to the outlet.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Rural mobile programs aren’t as efficient or profitable as brick-and-mortar clinics.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Clinic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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