The principal investigator
Example: The principal investigator led the clinical trial successfully.
Definition
"The principal investigator" refers to the lead researcher responsible for the design, conduct, and management of a clinical trial or scientific study, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while overseeing the research team and data collection.
Etymology
The phrase "the principal investigator" combines 'principal,' meaning primary or chief, derived from Latin 'principalis,' and 'investigator,' from Latin 'investigare,' meaning to search or examine. Together, it denotes the main person leading an investigation or study.
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"The principal investigator" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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