as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest
She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.
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There have been many clinical studies on the effects of hormone blockers, the vast majority of which conclude that their usage is overwhelmingly beneficial to the well-being of trans youth.
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James Factora, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
The most reliable information typically comes from clinicians and PhDs who are genuine experts in their fields, backing their claims with clinical studies rather than just personal experience.
—Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
In clinical studies, 100% of participants showed significant improvement in fine lines and wrinkles in eight weeks with consistent use of the wand.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
After 16 weeks, the participants experienced a 50% reduction in their fecal calprotectin levels—a measure of inflammation in a stool sample—and 50% of those with Crohn’s disease achieved clinical remission while 33% of those with ulcerative colitis did.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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James Factora, Them, 13 Dec. 2024
The most reliable information typically comes from clinicians and PhDs who are genuine experts in their fields, backing their claims with clinical studies rather than just personal experience.
—Jon Bier, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
In clinical studies, 100% of participants showed significant improvement in fine lines and wrinkles in eight weeks with consistent use of the wand.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
After 16 weeks, the participants experienced a 50% reduction in their fecal calprotectin levels—a measure of inflammation in a stool sample—and 50% of those with Crohn’s disease achieved clinical remission while 33% of those with ulcerative colitis did.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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