translational
adjective/trænsˈleɪʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #13,114 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the process of converting scientific research into practical applications, especially in medicine.
Example sentence
The researchers focused on translational studies that could turn laboratory findings into real medical treatments.
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