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investigational

American  
[in-ves-ti-gay-shuhn-uhl] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən əl /

adjective

  1. relating to, engaged in, or involving investigation, or any process of thorough examination, research, inquiry, etc.


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Gilead Sciences’ investigational antiviral, obeldesivir, is predicted to be active against the Bundibugyo strain, a spokesperson said, and the company is working with global public-health authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Retatrutide, an investigational triple hormone receptor agonist, delivered positive weight-loss results in a late-stage clinical trial in certain overweight adults without diabetes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Zilebesiran is an investigational drug that uses RNA interference technology to reduce blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday declined to approve Replimune’s lead investigational immunotherapy, RP1, in combination with Bristol Myers Squibb’s Opdivo for the treatment of advanced melanoma.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Moreover, it was also recognized that the investigational work of the instructors would gain by the broader scholarship secured through greater emphasis on applications and the historic setting of the various problems under consideration.

From College Teaching Studies in Methods of Teaching in the College by Klapper, Paul

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