Medical Experiment
/ˈmɛdɪkəl ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A procedure or study conducted on human or animal subjects to investigate medical treatments, drugs, or interventions, often requiring informed consent and regulatory approval.
The hospital conducted a medical experiment to test the new vaccine's efficacy.
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- medical experiment
- medical experiments
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Commentary
Legal definitions of medical experiment often emphasize regulatory compliance and ethical considerations such as informed consent and oversight by review boards.
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