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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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After that discussion, some patients may still choose to pay for an investigational test.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

For most people, these tests are still investigational.

From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026

In a study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers evaluated Insilico’s investigational drug—known as rentosertib—for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an age-related lung disease.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

The investigational compound, known as DT-109, is a glycine-based tripeptide.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026

There might be some man who would be good enough to bequeath some funds to the Association for investigational work.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Eleventh Annual Meeting Washington, D. C. October 7 and 8, 1920 by Northern Nut Growers Association

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