clinician

noun

cli·​ni·​cian kli-ˈni-shən 

1

: a person qualified in the clinical practice of medicine, psychiatry, or psychology as distinguished from one specializing in laboratory or research techniques or in theory

2

: a person who conducts a clinic

Examples of clinician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is a big victory for telehealth, and a huge relief for patients and clinicians in every state and region of the United States, especially those in underserved communities. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

The same spirit of collaboration enabled hospitals to share best practices, clinicians to refine treatment protocols in real time, and researchers to track the virus’ evolution across the globe. —Carla McWilliams, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025

The assertion overlooks the fact that there are clinicians all over the country who have expertise in post-assault emergency medical and forensic care, and who are committed to putting survivors in control of their own health and well-being. —The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025

Some clinicians recommend testing for a large panel of genes related to drug responses. —Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for clinician

• addition
• admission
• ambition
• attrition
• audition
• cognition
• coition
• commission
• condition
• contrition
• dentition
• dismission

Medical Definition

clinician

noun

cli·​ni·​cian klin-ˈish-ən 

: an individual qualified in the clinical practice of medicine, psychiatry, or psychology as distinguished from one specializing in laboratory or research techniques or in theory