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preclinical study

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1 Definition of preclinical study

Meaning of preclinical study: Research using animals to find out if a drug, procedure, or treatment is likely to be useful.

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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