El investigador principal
Example: El investigador principal presentó los resultados del estudio clínico ayer.
Definition
"El investigador principal" refers to the lead researcher responsible for designing, conducting, and overseeing a clinical study or scientific project. This person ensures the study meets ethical standards and regulatory requirements, often presenting findings and managing the research team.
Etymology
The term "el investigador principal" comes from Spanish, where "investigador" means investigator or researcher, derived from the verb 'investigar' (to investigate). "Principal" means main or chief, indicating the lead role. Together, they designate the person primarily responsible for guiding a research project.
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"El investigador principal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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