What is the meaning of preclinical phase?

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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APAWordNet. (2010). preclinical phase. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/preclinical_phase/definitions/1303647
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