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General Medical Terms

bench-to-bedside

Meaning of bench-to-bedside: A term used to describe the process by which the results of research done in the laboratory are directly used to develop new ways to treat patients.

Definition of bench-to-bedside

A term used to describe the process by which the results of research done in the laboratory are directly used to develop new ways to treat patients.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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