clinical trial
noun
: a scientifically controlled study of the safety and effectiveness of a therapeutic agent (such as a drug or vaccine) using consenting human subjects
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Representation in clinical trials Another thing to consider: clinical trials.
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Tatiana Walk-Morris, SELF, 26 Apr. 2024
Plus, the company has participated in various clinical trials.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
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Tatiana Walk-Morris, SELF, 26 Apr. 2024
Plus, the company has participated in various clinical trials.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for clinical trial
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“Clinical trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clinical%20trial. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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