The word "preclinical" refers to the early-stage of experiments or studies conducted on animals or in a laboratory setting before they are done on humans. Full definition
The researchers intend to make use of their new method in preclinical studies in the future and continue to develop it — for example, applying it to infections and to rheumatological and arthritic diseases. (sciencedaily.com)
The close collaboration with the Assisted Reproduction Unit, performing about 1,500 ovarian stimulation cycles / year, offers the possibility to validate the results of preclinical studies in a large cohort of patients. (research.hsr.it)
In a study of preclinical models of colorectal cancer, the researchers identified an underlying mechanism for the activation of p53 by FL118. (sciencedaily.com)