controlled

adjective

Subjected to regulation or direction.

Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.

(in combination) Under the control of the specified entity.

(medicine, sciences, research) Resulting from a comparison with control samples; including a comparison (control) group. (describing clinical trials)

Roots

rotulustrol- · Latin · roll

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Where does controlled come from?

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