preclinical study

Definition / meaning of preclinical study

Research using animals to find out if a drug, procedure, or treatment is likely to be useful. Preclinical studies take place before any testing in humans is done.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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