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TOPIK 5noun

임상

imsang

임상이 · 임상을

clinical (practice); clinical trials

Example

그 신약은 현재 임상 시험을 진행하고 있습니다.

The new drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.

Word parts

임 be near상 bed

Literally 'at the bedside', just like English 'clinical' from Greek 'bed'.