See Also: preclinical study(medicine)
study, preclinical(medicine)
Preclinical(medicine)
preclinical studies(medicine)
study(1)(dictionary)
study(2)(dictionary)
Study(medicine)
Blinded study(health)
Blind study(health)
Cohort study(health)

camomile (iou) and preclinical study (medicine)


camomile (iou)



camomile noun. Also chamomile. ME.
[Old & mod. French camomille from late Latin c(h)amomilla alt. of chamaemelon from Greek khamaimelon lit. 'earth apple': so called from the smell of the flowers.]
A creeping aromatic plant of the composite family, Chamaemelum nobile, with yellow-centred white-rayed flowers, formerly much grown for its fragrance. Also (with specifying word), any of various plants (mostly weeds) of the related genera Anthemis, Chamomilla, and Matricaria.
stinking camomile: see STINKING adjective.
Comb.: camomile tea: an infusion of the flowers of Chamaemelum nobile, taken as a tonic.

preclinical study (medicine)


preclinical study


A study to test a drug, procedure or Other medical treatment in animals. The aim is to collect data in support of safety. Preclinical studies are required before clinical trials can be started.