About Us | Privacy | Site Map
June 19, 2013
Font Size
A
A
A

Definition of Blind

Blind: 1. Unable to see. Without part or all of the sense of sight.
2. In a clinical trial, not to know the treatment given or received. The participant is not told whether they are in the experimental or control arm of the study. Also called masked.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11044
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2011 5:27:15 PM

Medical Dictionary Definitions A - Z

Search Medical Dictionary

WebMD Daily

Get breaking medical news.

Please acknowledge your agreement





Medical Dictionary


Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick, easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including 24 hour, pharmacies