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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

preclinical

/priˈklɪnɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does preclinical mean?

adjective

Relating to or occurring before the clinical stage of a disease or experiment; before the testing of a drug or treatment on humans.

Example

"The preclinical trials of the new medication showed promising results."

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