Clinical research

a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the di…

a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the di…

capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine"

capacity or power to produce a desired effect; "concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine"

a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device; for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should…

a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device; for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should…

a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I; intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat; po…

a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I; intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat; po…

a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after s…

a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after s…

sometimes the FDA approves a drug for general use but requires the manufacturer to continue to monitor its effects; during this phase the drug m…

sometimes the FDA approves a drug for general use but requires the manufacturer to continue to monitor its effects; during this phase the drug m…

A study that tests a treatment or healthcare approach in people.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decisio…

a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions; "insure the safety of the children";…

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had be…

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had be…

a natural consequence of development

a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

a secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence

the result of alteration or modification; "there were marked changes in the lining of the lungs"; "there had been no change in the mountains"

an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account"

the consequence of an effort or activity; "they gathered a harvest of examples"; "a harvest of love"

a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"

the effect of one thing (or person) on another; "the influence of mechanical action"

something that comes into existence as a result; "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic o…

a natural consequence of development

a natural consequence of development

something that comes into existence as a result; "industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic o…

a natural consequence of development

a consequence of someone's efforts or of a particular set of circumstances; "skill is the product of hours of practice"; "his reaction was the p…

a remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt y…

a result; "this situation developed in response to events in Africa"

a remote or indirect consequence of some action; "his declaration had unforeseen repercussions"; "reverberations of the market crash were felt y…

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had be…

a forceful consequence; a strong effect; "the book had an important impact on my thinking"; "the book packs a wallop"

having the strength to withstand attack

having the strength to withstand attack

the state of being saved or preserved from harm

the state of being free from danger or injury; "we support the armed services in the name of national security"

a loss of polarity or polarization

(physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly

a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation"

a response that reveals a person's feelings or attitude; "he was pleased by the audience's reaction to his performance"; "John feared his mother…

a tendency or force that influences events; "the winds of change"

the general security of public places; "he was arrested for disturbing the peace"

the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"

the state of freedom from fear or danger

the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"