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the act or process of investigating or the condition of being investigated; searching inquiry for ascertaining facts; detailed or careful examination

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  • Long-term investigational trials indicate that consistent use of the cannabis-based medicine may also slow the progression of the disease.
  • Charles River's reputation is world-renowned for their conduct of studies using radiolabelled investigational products.
  • Merrell gave the drug to more than 1,000 U.S. physicians to distribute to 20,000 patients as part of an "investigational" trial.
  • The drug company gave 1.200 American doctors 2.5 million tablets on an "investigational" basis.
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