Definition

Describing something that occurs at several different places or involves multiple organizations, especially in medical or research contexts.

Example

The multicenter study provided a broader range of data from various hospitals.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new multicenter study on diabetes?

Yeah, I read about it! It's great that they're collaborating across different locations.

I think it will lead to better results since more data is collected.

Absolutely! A multicenter approach usually provides a broader perspective.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multicenter → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "center" (from Latin "centrum", meaning the middle point). The word "multicenter" refers to something that has many centers or focal points.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') places that are 'central' ('center') — that's why multicenter means having multiple central locations.

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