HealthAugust 17, 2026

paraclinical

PAIR-uh-KLIN-ih-kuhl

Definition

Relating to diagnostic tests and procedures, such as blood work or imaging, performed outside the direct physical examination to assist in medical diagnosis.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'para-' (beside or beyond) and 'clinical' (pertaining to the bedside/direct observation of a patient). It refers to tests that provide additional data beyond what is gathered through a standard physical examination.

In the news

The article notes that conducting large-scale health check-ups increases the demand for specialists capable of performing paraclinical techniques to properly screen citizens.

Universal health check-ups: From policy to practice at the grassroots level.

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