Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clinical trial

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
clin-i-cal -tri-al
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A test of a medication or other medical treatment (such as a medical device), usually a comparison against a placebo, other medications or devices, or the standard medical treatment for a patient's condition.

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What does clinical trial mean?
A test of a medication or other medical treatment (such as a medical device), usually a comparison against a placebo, other medications or devices, or the standard medical treatment for a patient's condition.

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