See Also: ally 1, noun(dictionary)
orphan 1, noun(dictionary)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
re-ally(dictionary)
ally(medicine)
ally(2)(dictionary)
ally(3)(dictionary)
ally(4)(dictionary)
ally 2, verb(dictionary)
ALLY, international law(law)

orphan drug (medicine) and ally 1, noun (oh)


orphan drug (medicine)


orphan drug


A pharmaceutical that has been abandoned or neglected during its development because it is seen as having only a limited potential for profit. Often a drug which only has a limited target population or which treats a rare disease, thus limiting its financial potential.


ally 1, noun (oh)



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a country that agrees to help or support another country in a war
::a meeting of the European allies
the Allies
the group of countries including Britain and the US that fought together in the First and Second World Wars
someone who helps and supports you when Other people are trying to oppose you
::Ridley was one of the Queen's closest allies .
::a staunch ally (=very close ally) of President Soares
::a network of political allies
::She knew she had found an ally in Ted.
something that helps you succeed in a difficult situation
::Exercise is an important ally in your campaign to lose weight.