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Rare Diseases
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Definition
: A large group of diseases which are characterized by a low prevalence in the population. They frequently are associated with problems in diagnosis and treatment.
coord with specific disease; index only when discussed as rare disease
See Also
Neglected Diseases
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Orphan Drug Production
Other names
Rare Disease; Orphan Disease; Diseases, Rare; Diseases, Orphan; Disease, Rare; Disease, Orphan; Orphan Diseases