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prospective study
Study in which people are exposed to a medical intervention, such as breast implants, and then observed over time to determine how effective and safe the intervention is. The outcome is not known when a prospective study is started. Medical evaluations are performed before and after the intervention so that the outcome of the intervention can be measured.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Beauty
- Category: Breast implant
- Company: U.S. FDA
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