Conscious action to acquire deeper knowledge or new fact about scientific or technical subjects. Several different types are distinguished by their concern (such as biomedical and health services) or method.
A scientific study which investigates something new.
In medicine, the collation and assessment of existing facts and knowledge, and the critical systematic investigation of the normal and abnormal functioning of the body, along with the epidemiology of diseases and disorders affecting it the aim being to increase the sum of knowledge in respect of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Scientific study, investigation, or experimentation to establish facts and analyze their significance.