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Preclinical Trial.
Preclinical Trial - as a noun
A laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial
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preclinical phasepreclinical testExample Sentences
"A preclinical trial is conducted in the laboratory to determine the potential effects of a new drug."
"Researchers analyze the preclinical trial results to decide whether a drug should proceed to human trials."
"During a preclinical trial, animals are often used to test the efficacy and safety of a drug."
"The preclinical trial showed promising results, indicating that the drug may be effective in treating cancer."
"Before a drug can be approved for human use, it must go through several preclinical trials."