preclinical
- adjective
- /priˈklɪnɪkəl/
- Specialized
:
preclínico
- "A preclinical, live-animal diagnostic test will allow us to eventually eradicate this disease in the United States and allow us new export opportunities," says ASI's Rodgers.
- preclinical detection
Examples
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Some researchers are focusing on identifying biomarkers during the preclinical phase of Alzheimer's disease when symptoms have not yet appeared.
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Neuroblastoma has several features that at first glance suggest that preclinical detection would reduce mortality.
Academic text (1996) -
Neuroblastoma has many characteristics that suggest that preclinical detection might improve outcomes.
Academic text (1996) -
Although reliable diagnostic criteria for early or preclinical stages of dementia are not available to date, successful intervention is dependent on early diagnosis (Jorm, 1991).
Academic text (1996) -
However, no concomitant decrease was noted in the more advanced stages 3 and 4, as would have been expected had preclinical detection of neuroblastoma reduced the incidence of late-stage disease.
Academic text (1996) -
Both were mentored and supervised in their preclinical and clinical teaching experiences by strong, knowledgeable teachers who deepened (and tested) their understandings.
Academic text (2013) -
How to design a problem-based curriculum for preclinical years. New York, NY: Springer. Barrows, H. S., & Tamblyn, R. (1980).
Academic text (2018) -
However, several methodological limitations, including lack of well-documented and well-controlled population-based studies with adequate ascertainment, preclude a conclusion that preclinical detection of this disease will reduce mortality.
Academic text (1996) -
Understanding the preclinical stage of diseases can help develop better treatment strategies before the onset of symptoms.
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Monitoring changes during the preclinical stage of a condition can lead to earlier interventions and improved patient outcomes.
Synonyms
1
8.1
A condition without noticeable symptoms yet
A disease stage before it can be found by usual tests
Before symptoms appear, a person can still spread a disease
Compounds
- Specialized
A research stage when scientists test a new drug or device in labs and animals before testing in people
- Specialized
A lab test on animals to check a new drug or device before human trials
- Specialized
A study on animals to see if a new drug works before testing in people
How Advanced
65
5.1
- Specialized
196
4.2
- Specialized
1
9.9
- Specialized
- Specialized
8
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Preclinical combines pre- ('before') and clinical ('clinic', a place where patients are seen and treated). So, preclinical describes the time 'before' a disease reaches the clinic or shows clear symptoms.