Nonclinical
(adjective)
- Not related to or concerned with the medical treatment of patients in a clinical setting.
- Not characterized by the symptoms or signs of a disease or disorder.
Origin:
From non- + clinical.
Examples:
- The researcher conducted nonclinical studies to understand the underlying mechanism of the drug.
- The nonclinical jobs in the hospital included administration, maintenance, and food service.
- The nonclinical aspects of the medical profession include insurance, billing, and record-keeping.
- The nonclinical trials were conducted in a laboratory setting, rather than in a clinical setting with patients.
- The nonclinical approach to psychology focused on understanding human behavior through observation and experimentation.