A “medlar” is a fruit-bearing tree or shrub belonging to the genus Mespilus, and its fruit is also referred to as a “medlar.” The fruit […]
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Sepulchre
A “sepulchre” (also spelled “sepulcher”) is a noun that refers to a small burial chamber or tomb, typically made of stone, where the deceased are […]
Drug Master File (DMF)
A Drug Master File (DMF) is a confidential document submitted to regulatory authorities, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United […]
Obsequies
“Obsequies” is a noun that refers to funeral rites or ceremonies, specifically those associated with the burial or cremation of a deceased person. These rituals […]
Aesculus
“Aesculus” is a genus of plants that includes both deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. These plants are commonly known as horse chestnuts and buckeyes. […]
New Chemical Entities (NCEs)
New Chemical Entities (NCEs) are a term commonly used in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries to refer to newly discovered chemical compounds that have not […]
Direct Reduced Iron
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), also known as sponge iron, is a type of iron ore that has been reduced in a solid-state process to remove […]
Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization
CDMO, or Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, synthesis refers to the process of outsourcing the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical and biotechnology products to specialized […]
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare medical condition that affects the stomach and leads to the excessive production of stomach acid. This condition is characterized by […]
Low-middle-income countries (LMICs)
Low-middle-income countries (LMICs) are a classification of countries based on their gross national income (GNI) per capita. This category, as defined by the World Bank, […]