follow-back study

research that collects earlier data in order to understand the causes of an event of interest. For example, a researcher might conduct a follow-back study of deceased hospital patients, gathering additional information regarding cause of death so as to understand the progress of different diseases.

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Navane

n. a trade name for thiothixene. See thioxanthene.