Clinic (noun)

1. A place where medical treatment is given, especially for outpatients.
2. An institution, such as a hospital or medical school, for the treatment and care of the sick or for medical instruction.

Origin:

Late 18th century: from french clinique, from greek klinikos "of a bed", from klinein "to lean".

Examples:

1. He went to the clinic for a checkup.
2. She worked at a clinic for the homeless.
3. The clinic was in the hospital.
4. The clinic specialized in cancer treatment.
5. The clinic was open on weekends.