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investigational

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[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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The biotech on Thursday released results from a Phase 2 trial for its investigational therapy, diranersen.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A spokesperson for Eli Lilly said that retatrutide is an investigational molecule that is legally only available to participants in its clinical trials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Duodenal mucosal resurfacing is an investigational endoscopic treatment that uses controlled heat to remove damaged tissue from the inner lining of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestine just below the stomach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 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

One of the important investigational programs is concerned with the relationship of the pituitary gland to the growth rate of certain cancers and to some endocrine disorders.

From LRL Accelerators The 184-Inch Synchrocyclotron by Laboratory, Lawrence Radiation

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