MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms

population study

Meaning of population study: A study of a group of individuals taken from the general population who share a common characteristic, such as age, sex, or health condition.

Definition of population study

A study of a group of individuals taken from the general population who share a common characteristic, such as age, sex, or health condition. This group may be studied for different reasons, such as their response to a drug or risk of getting a disease.

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

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