proprietary drug
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The noun 'proprietary' comes from Latin 'proprietas', meaning 'ownership' or 'property'. 'Drug' comes from Middle English 'drogge', which is of unknown origin.
مثال
- The pharmaceutical company developed a proprietary drug for the treatment of cancer.
- The high cost of proprietary drugs can be a barrier to access for many patients.
- The company's profits rely heavily on the sales of their proprietary drugs.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent)