Clinically
/ˈklɪnɪkli/
Definitions
In a way that relates to the observation and treatment of patients.
/ˈklɪnɪkli/
In a manner relating to clinical practice or observation.
The symptoms were clinically significant.
💡 Simply: Clinically means something is happening in a way that doctors and scientists can see and measure, like in a hospital or lab. For example, 'clinically significant' means the results of a test are important enough to make a difference in how someone is treated.
👶 For kids: Like in a doctor's office, you can see it is really happening.
More Examples
The drug was tested clinically before being released.
How It's Used
"The patient was clinically depressed."
"The study showed clinically significant results."
From "clinical," ultimately from Greek "klinikos" meaning "relating to a bed" (referring to bedside medical practice).
The word's usage has broadened from its strictly medical roots to encompass other fields where objective observation is key.
Memory tip
Think 'clinic' - it's how things are observed and treated in a clinical setting.