A health professional engaged in the care of patients, as distinguished from one working in other areas.
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cli·ni·cian klin-'ish-ən n 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
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cli·ni·cian (klĭ-nishґən) an expert clinical physician and teacher.Medical dictionary. 2011.