Postapproval

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    After approval, especially of a pharmaceutical drug. not-comparable

    "In those cases, the postapproval trials confirmed that the drugs reduce heart attacks and strokes, adding to confidence about the link between cholesterol and heart disease."

Example

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"In those cases, the postapproval trials confirmed that the drugs reduce heart attacks and strokes, adding to confidence about the link between cholesterol and heart disease."

Etymology

From post- + approval.

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