For a wider pool – The Hindu (Jan 01, 2018)

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)

1. pool (noun) – a group of people considered as a resource for some work.
2. subject (noun) – participant, volunteer, person (for scientific/medical experiment).
3. flashpoint (noun) – a situation where sudden conflict or violence could happen.
4. bioethicist (noun) -an expert in bioethics, the science and practice of biology, especially as modern science is applied to human life and reproduction.
5. stifle (verb) – constrain, restrain, hinder.
6. plague (verb) – afflict, torment, trouble.
7. exploit (verb) – take advantage of, make use of, abuse/misuse.
8. ignorance (noun) – unawareness, inexperience, lack of knowledge.
9. bioequivalence (noun) – equivalence in respect of biochemical reactions.
10. metabolism (noun) – the process that a living thing makes food and water into energy (in order to maintain life).
11. generic (noun) – an unbranded consumer product.
12. therapeutic (adjective) – healing, curing, remedial.
13. deception (noun) – double-dealing, trick, cheating.
14. throw off (phrasal verb) – get rid of, discard, drop/jettison.
15. fudge (verb) – evade/dodge; falsify, manipulate, misrepresent.
16. slip under the radar (phrase) – to go unnoticed, especially for a long period of time.
17. paramount (adjective) – most important, of greatest/prime importance.
18. compromise (verb) – undermine, weaken, damage.
19. anonymise (verb) – remove data/detail from (something, especially medical test results) for statistical or other purposes that would establish the identity of a person.
20. in isolation (phrase) – separately.
21. sustainable (adjective) – valid, reliable, dependable.
22. imperative (adjective) – very important, essential, crucial/critical.
23. affluent (adjective) – wealthy, rich, well to do.
24. grasp (verb) – understand, comprehend, realize.
25. pull one’s weight (phrase) – do one’s share of work.
26. vigilance (noun) – careful observation, surveillance, attentiveness.

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