unproven
adjective
un·prov·en
ˌən-ˈprü-vən 
British also -ˈprō-
: not tested and shown to be good, true, or useful : not proven
an unproven allegation/theory
unproven benefits
unproven technology
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Anna Werner
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Anna Werner, CBS News, 13 May 2024
There isn't firm data on the prevalence of travel for embryonic stem cell injections, but studies have shown the dangers of undergoing the unproven treatment.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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Anna Werner, CBS News, 13 May 2024
There isn't firm data on the prevalence of travel for embryonic stem cell injections, but studies have shown the dangers of undergoing the unproven treatment.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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“Unproven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unproven. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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