For a wider pool – The Hindu (Jan 01, 2018)
Clinical trials involving human subjects have long been a flashpoint between bioethicists and clinical research organisations (CROs) in India. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”.
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Word List-2 (To Improve English Vocabulary)
- pool (noun) – a group of people considered as a resource for some work.
- subject (noun) – participant, volunteer, person (for scientific/medical experiment).
- flashpoint (noun) – a situation where sudden conflict or violence could happen.
- bioethicist (noun) -an expert in bioethics, the science and practice of biology, especially as modern science is applied to human life and reproduction.
- stifle (verb) – constrain, restrain, hinder.
- plague (verb) – afflict, torment, trouble.
- exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, abuse/misuse.
- ignorance (noun) – unawareness, inexperience, lack of knowledge.
- bioequivalence (noun) – equivalence in respect of biochemical reactions.
- metabolism (noun) – the process that a living thing makes food and water into energy (in order to maintain life).
- generic (noun) – an unbranded consumer product.
- therapeutic (adjective) – healing, curing, remedial.
- deception (noun) – double-dealing, trick, cheating.
- throw off (phrasal verb) – get rid of, discard, drop/jettison.
- fudge (verb) – evade/dodge; falsify, manipulate, misrepresent.
- slip under the radar (phrase) – to go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.
- paramount (adjective) – most important, of greatest/prime importance.
- compromise (verb) – undermine, weaken, damage.
- anonymise (verb) – remove data/detail from (something, especially medical test results) for statistical or other purposes that would establish the identity of a person.
- in isolation (phrase) – separately.
- sustainable (adjective) – valid, reliable, dependable.
- imperative (adjective) – very important, essential, crucial/critical.
- affluent (adjective) – wealthy, rich, well to do.
- grasp (verb) – understand, comprehend, realize.
- pull one’s weight (phrase) – do one’s share of work.
- vigilance (noun) – careful observation, surveillance, attentiveness.
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