Clinical (adjective)

1. Relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.
2. Relating to the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
3. Relating to practical and professional considerations rather than theoretical or abstract ones.

Origin:

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

Examples:

1. The results of the clinical trial were promising.
2. The doctor had a clinical approach.
3. The student observed a clinical procedure.
4. The laboratory work was supplemented by clinical experience.
5. The report was written in a clinical style.