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clinical significance

the extent to which a study result is judged to be meaningful in relation to the diagnosis or treatment of disorders. An example of a clinically significant result would be an outcome indicating that a new intervention strategy is effective in reducing symptoms of depression. See also practical significance; statistical significance.

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true schizophrenia

true schizophrenia

see nuclear schizophrenia.