kliinik
Kliinik is a medical facility that provides ambulatory care, diagnostic services, and often minor procedures without overnight hospital admission. It can be public, private, or part of a larger hospital, and may specialize in fields such as general medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, dermatology, or rehabilitation. In everyday Estonian usage, kliinik is used for both standalone outpatient clinics and outpatient departments within hospitals.
Etymology and usage: The word kliinik is derived from the Latin root clinic and is used across
Services: Typical offerings include physician consultations, specialist visits, diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing, minor surgical or
Organization and healthcare context: Clinics may be funded publicly through the national or municipal health system
Notes: The term kliinik can be encountered in other languages with similar meanings, reflecting its Latin-based