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clinician Med.|klɪˈnɪʃən|
[ad. F. clinicien, f. L. clīnic-us: cf. physician.]
1. A clinical observer or investigator. Now esp. a doctor who has direct contact with and responsibility for patients, as distinct from one concerned with laboratory or theoretical work.
1875H. Wood Therap. (1879) 526 The chief interest of the clinician in..muriate of ammonia centres in its effects when given continuously for some time. 1886Brit. Med. Jrnl. 9 Oct. 670/2 A fact..unknown to clinicians.
2. A doctor who has charge of, or who works in, a clinic (see clinic n.2 2).
1897Trans. Amer. Pediatric Soc. IX. 112 Clinician to Children's Clinic, Medical College of Ohio, Cincinnati, O. 1929Times 2 July 19/4 At the Radcliffe Infirmary the assistant medical officer of health is assistant clinician. |