The director of medical research
Example: The director of medical research announced a new breakthrough today.
Definition
"The director of medical research" is a medical professional responsible for overseeing and managing research projects related to healthcare and medicine. This role involves coordinating scientific studies, securing funding, and guiding teams to advance medical knowledge and innovations.
Etymology
The phrase "the director of medical research" combines the word "director," originating from the Latin 'dirigere,' meaning 'to guide or direct,' with "medical research," where "medical" comes from the Latin 'medicus,' meaning 'physician,' and "research" from Old French 'recercher,' meaning 'to seek out or examine closely.' Together, they describe a leadership position in the field of health-related scientific investigation.
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"The director of medical research" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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