clinical indication

Frequency: 4.52.1 per million words

a sign or symptom observed by a doctor that suggests a particular treatment or test is necessary

indicationADJECTIVE + indication

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clinical

Examples (10)

  • There was no clinical indication for such a test.
  • The patient presented with symptoms but no clear clinical indication for surgery.
  • A thorough examination revealed a strong clinical indication for further diagnostic tests.
  • Without a definitive clinical indication, prescribing antibiotics might be inappropriate.
  • The specialist confirmed that the procedure had a clear clinical indication.
  • Identifying the precise clinical indication is crucial for effective treatment planning.
  • Her persistent fever was a primary clinical indication of infection.
  • The doctor reviewed all data to determine if there was a clinical indication for the experimental drug.
  • New guidelines emphasize the importance of a solid clinical indication before invasive procedures.
  • We require a documented clinical indication to justify the imaging study.