weesgeneesmiddel

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Dutch

Etymology

From wees +‎ geneesmiddel, perhaps a calque of English orphan drug.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋeːs.xəˌneːs.mɪ.dəl/
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  • Hyphenation: wees‧ge‧nees‧mid‧del

Noun

weesgeneesmiddel n (plural weesgeneesmiddelen)

  1. orphan drug (medical drug or treatment for a rare condition)