clinical

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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Recent Examples of clinical The ever-growing dataset is also supplemented with ingredient and clinical research from more than 80 databases including PubMed and ScienceDirect. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 May 2025 The Lions have been clinical in front of goal, scoring 12 goals in the last five games. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025 Two papers suggested that mouth taping had a modest benefit in folks with mild OSA, but the results weren’t relevant in a clinical setting, Rotenberg said. Alisa Hrustic, Health, 26 May 2025 Diagnosis typically involves brain imaging (MRI or CT scans), clinical assessments, and a spinal fluid tap test to see if temporary fluid removal improves symptoms. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for clinical
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professional
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  • Still, while getting cozy and making yourself at home, Saturn turns your attention to professional matters that could change the trajectory of your future.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 26 May 2025
  • The Blur Between Work And Personal Life Remote work often removes the physical and mental boundaries that help separate our professional and personal identities.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025

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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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