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Definition of nonclinical
nonclinical
/ˌnɒnˈklɪnɪkəl/
non · clin · i · cal
Adverb:nonclinically
nonclinical Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
4
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1
Not involving direct medical treatment, diagnosis, or observation of patients, often referring to administrative, research, or support roles in healthcare.
Example
"After a decade in emergency medicine, the physician transitioned into a nonclinical role in hospital administration."
2
Relating to a population or condition that does not meet the diagnostic threshold for a medical or psychological disorder.
Example
"The psychology study examined mild anxiety patterns among a nonclinical sample of university students."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonclinical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonclinical