word
Research ethics
REE-serch ETH-iks
/ˈriːsɜːrtʃ ˈɛθɪks/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
researchethics
Dictionary meaning
The set of moral principles and regulatory standards that govern the design, conduct, and reporting of scientific and medical research, particularly involving human subjects, to protect participants' rights, dignity, and well-being.
Examples
- Research ethics committees must approve all clinical trials before recruitment begins.
- The Tuskegee scandal profoundly shaped modern research ethics and informed consent requirements.
Synonyms: scientific ethics, clinical ethics
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