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Definition of case-control study - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
medicalTECH. research method comparing people with a disease to similar people withoutTECH.
- The scientists used a case-control study to investigate the rare cancer.
- A large case-control study linked the medication to increased heart attack risk.
- They designed a case-control study comparing smokers and non-smokers with lung disease.
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Expressions with case
situation that is considered resolved
After the confession, the detective declared the case closed.
statement meaning a discussion or argument is finished and settled
Once she showed the written contract, he shrugged and said, "Case dismissed."
something in a useless or hopeless condition
The old car was a total basket case, beyond repair.
person receiving help because they are poor or in trouble
He didn't want to be seen as a charity case by his friends.
lack sufficient grounds or proof to succeed in an argument
Without witnesses, you haven't got a case, so drop the claim.
matter requiring immediate attention or action
We must focus on the case in hand before anything else.
example illustrating a point
The recent election is a case in point.
decision is final and not open to debate
He said no, so the case is closed.
if that happens, then this result follows
You might be late, in which case call me.
present arguments to support a position
She made a case for the new policy.
stop discussing or considering an issue
Let's drop a case and move on to other topics.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She always gets on my case about my messy room.
give reasons or evidence to support an idea or action
She tried to make out a case for more funding.
reluctantly confirming an undesirable fact or situation
I'm afraid that's the case, we are out of stock.
appropriate to the circumstances or situation
The judge will decide the penalty, as the case may be.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She is always on his case about his messy room.
organize arguments to persuade others
She needed to build a case for the new project proposal.
temporary state of worry or fear
He got a case of the jitters before the job interview.
someone hiding a particular aspect of their life
She is a closet case when it comes to her love for comic books.
solve a difficult problem or mystery
The detective worked tirelessly to crack the case.
successfully complete an investigation
After weeks of work, they finally cracked the case.
stop criticizing or nagging someone
He finally got off my case after I explained.
criticize or nag someone persistently
She always gets on my case about my messy room.
I believe my point is proven
After showing the data, she said, 'I rest my case'.
Expressions with control
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.
have authority over financial decisions
The finance committee controls the purse strings of the organization.
control something with great precision and ease
She can have fingertip control over the aircraft's movements.
having authority over a situation or task
She is in control of the entire project.
device used to operate appliances from a distance
He lost the remote control for the TV.
unable to be managed or directed
The wildfire spread rapidly, becoming beyond control.
methods to prevent pregnancy using contraception
She decided to use birth control to plan her family.
pill with hormones to prevent pregnancy
She started taking the birth control pill last month.
stay calm and not get angry
She tried to control her temper during the heated argument.
computer screen interface with various options
She navigated through the control panel to change the settings.
complete power to decide and direct something without limits
She had full control of the project after the reorganization.
manage or keep something from getting out of hand
She has the project under control now.
having authority or power over something
The manager is in control of the entire department.
fail to maintain power or influence over something
The manager began to lose control over the team's decisions.
area where passports are checked
We waited in line at passport control for an hour.
service that removes unwanted pests
We called pest control to handle the ants.
practice of managing food serving sizes
Portion control is essential for effective weight loss.
ability to control one's emotions and desires
He showed great self-control during the heated debate.
device or software to adjust sound level
Use the volume control to lower the music.
Expressions with study
someone who learns new things rapidly and easily
She was a quick study, mastering the piano in just a few months.
learn from a specific teacher or mentor
She decided to study under a famous artist.
review information thoroughly
I need to study up on my notes before the exam.
study very hard for a long time
She had to study her brains out for the final exams.
face shows clear emotions or thoughts
When he heard the news, his face was a study.
situation showing sharp differences
The film is a study in contrasts between light and dark.
specific subject or discipline that someone learns or researches in depth
Psychology became his main area of study at university.
series of lessons designed to teach a subject
The course of study included weekly lectures and assignments.
learning conducted at home instead of a classroom
She completed her degree through home study.
pursue education in a foreign country
She plans to study abroad in France next year.
place where students can study
The library has a new study centre for students.
review material to prepare for an exam
She stayed up late to study for the test.
group of people meeting to learn or discuss a specific subject
She joined a study group to improve her math skills.
material or book designed to aid in learning or understanding a subject
She used a study guide to prepare for her chemistry exam.
regular practices for studying effectively
Her study habits include reviewing notes daily and taking regular breaks.
trip organized for educational purposes
The university organized a study tour to Italy for art students.
study done independently without a teacher
She completed the course through self-study.
set of courses for a specific educational goal
The university offers a comprehensive programme of study in engineering.
time set aside during school for study
I have study hall right after lunch.
program allowing students to work part-time while studying
She participated in a work study to pay for college.
careful detailed examination of a subject to understand it very well
The team carried out a thorough study of local traffic patterns.
study with walls covered in books
The book-lined study was his favorite place to work.
person who learns together with you for school or exams
My study buddy helps me prepare for tests.
time off school to study for exams
She took study leave to prepare for her finals.
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- French:étude cas-témoins, ...
- German:Fall-Kontroll-Studie, ...
- Italian:studio caso-controllo, ...
- Spanish:estudio de casos y controles, ...
- Portuguese:estudo de casos e controlos, ...
- Chinese:病例对照研究, ...
- Japanese:症例対照研究, ...
- Arabic:دِرَاسَة حَالَة وَشَاهِد, ...
- Hebrew:מֶחְקַר מִקְרֶה בִּקֹּרֶת, ...
- Russian:исследование случай-контроль, ...
- Ukrainian:дослідження випадок-контроль, ...
- Hindi:केस-कंट्रोल अध्ययन, ...
- Bengali:কেস-কন্ট্রোল স্টাডি, ...
- Catalan:estudi de casos i controls, ...
- Czech:studie případů a kontrol, ...
- Danish:case-kontrol-undersøgelse, ...
- Dutch:patiënt-controleonderzoek, ...
- Greek:μελέτη περίπτωσης-μαρτύρων, ...
- Hungarian:eset-kontroll vizsgálat, ...
- Khmer:ការសិក្សាប្រៀបធៀបករណីនិងក្រុមត្រួតពិនិត្យ, ...
- Korean:환자-대조군 연구, ...
- Persian:مطالعه مورد-شاهدی, ...
- Polish:badanie kliniczno-kontrolne, ...
- Portuguese (BR):estudo de caso-controle, ...
- Romanian:studiu caz-control, ...
- Swedish:fall-kontrollstudie, ...
- Thai:การศึกษาแบบกรณี-ควบคุม, ...
- Turkish:olgu-kontrol çalışması, ...
- Vietnamese:nghiên cứu bệnh chứng, ...
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