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orphan

[awr-fuhn] / ˈɔr fən /
NOUN
child without parents
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Gamgertamig was granted Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designation by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of both diseases, and is expected to enter registrational studies in 2027, Gilead said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The findings add support to the idea that this therapy, which recently received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Orphan drugs can now be approved for multiple rare diseases and still be exempt from these negotiations.

From Barron's • Sep. 26, 2025

She also founded the grant-making nonprofit, Orphan Kitten Club, which partners with shelters and rescues and funds research related to pediatric feline health.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024

Ira had a mop of curly red hair and was like a boy version of Little Orphan Annie.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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