Rare Diseases

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

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. Rare diseases that have not been well studied.

Synonyms:

Disease, Orphan
Disease, Rare
Diseases, Orphan
Diseases, Rare
Orphan Disease
Orphan Diseases
Rare Disease

Broader Topics:

Disease Attributes

Narrower Topics:

None

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