Cancer Dictionary

A clinical trial is a scientific research process involving volunteers that tests the efficacy and safety of new medical treatments, drugs, and prevention strategies. It's a part of biomedical research designed to add to the medical knowledge base. The trials are usually carried out in successive phases, each with different objectives and testing different variant of the treatment.

Intravenous (IV) refers to a method of delivering medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into a person's bloodstream through a vein, commonly via a needle or tube. It ensures rapid action and precise control over the amount of substance administered. Often used in hospitals or medical facilities for treatments, rehydration, or during surgeries.

Quantitative PCR (qPCR), also known as Real-Time PCR, is a molecular biology technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify DNA in real time. The main benefit of qPCR over traditional PCR is its ability to detect the specific sequences during the phase of exponential amplification, making it more efficient and accurate for DNA analysis and cloning tasks.