PRECLINICAL PHASE
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Preclinical Phase.
Preclinical Phase - 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 testpreclinical trialExample Sentences
"The preclinical phase of drug development involves laboratory tests and animal studies."
"During the preclinical phase, researchers gather data on the safety and effectiveness of a potential treatment."
"The preclinical phase is an important step in determining whether a drug or therapy should progress to human trials."
"Scientists use the preclinical phase to identify any potential side effects or toxicities of a new compound."
"In the preclinical phase, researchers explore the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a drug."
