adjective
- relating to or used for investigation or research, especially in medical or scientific contexts
Usage: often used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- The investigational drug showed promising results in early trials.
- Patients were informed about the investigational nature of the treatment.
- The FDA has not yet approved this investigational therapy.
- Researchers are conducting investigational studies on the new vaccine.
- The investigational protocol requires careful monitoring of participants.
- Only qualified medical centers can administer investigational medications.