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PRECLINICAL TRIAL

\pɹɪklˈɪnɪkə͡l tɹˈa͡ɪə͡l], \pɹɪklˈɪnɪkə‍l tɹˈa‍ɪə‍l], \p_ɹ_ɪ_k_l_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_k_əl t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_əl]\

Definitions of PRECLINICAL TRIAL

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a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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