| preclinical | 1. Before a disease becomes clinically recognisable. 2. <pharmacology> Refers to the testing of experimental drug the test tube or in animals before clinical trials in humans may be carried out. (10 Oct 1997) |
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| preclinical studies | <pharmacology> Studies in which a drug is tested on animals and in other non-human test systems. Safety information from such studies are used to support an investigational new drug application. (14 Nov 1997) |
| preclinical study | A study to test a drug, procedure or other medical treatment in animals. The aim is to collect data in support of safety. Preclinical studies are required before clinical trials can be started. (12 Dec 1998) |
| study, preclinical | A study to test a drug, procedure or medical treatment in animals. The aim is to collect data in support of safety. Preclinical studies are required before clinical trials can be started. (12 Dec 1998) |
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