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Pilot (medical term)
Pilot (pronounced: /ˈpaɪlət/), in the medical context, refers to a preliminary small-scale study or experiment conducted before a larger-scale one to test the feasibility and potential effectiveness of the intervention or treatment. The term is derived from the French word 'pilote', which means 'one who steers, guide'.
Related Terms
- Clinical trial: A research investigation involving human subjects that tests the safety and effectiveness of a medical strategy, treatment, or device.
- Feasibility study: A preliminary study undertaken to determine and document a project's viability.
- Intervention (medicine): An action taken to improve a situation, especially a medical condition.
- Treatment (medicine): Management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Pilot
- Wikipedia's article - Pilot
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