English

clinical

ˈklɪnɪkəl, ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl, ˈklɪnɪk(ə)l
Meaning: relating to medical treatment of patients; observing symptoms
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl, ˈklɪnɪk(ə)l

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Example sentences

Clinical trials are necessary to ensure the safety of new medicines.
Clinical trials are necessary to ensure the safety of new medicines.
The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
The drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
Participation in the clinical trial is completely voluntary.
Participation in the clinical trial is completely voluntary.
The new pharmaceutical was approved for clinical trials.
The new pharmaceutical was approved for clinical trials.

Usage Notes

Refers to work or research involving actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory work.

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