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Meaning of prospective: In medicine, a study or clinical trial in which participants are identified and then followed forward in time.

Definition of prospective

In medicine, a study or clinical trial in which participants are identified and then followed forward in time.

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

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