MLD
American-
median lethal dose.
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minimum lethal dose.
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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The couple's daughter Jean was also found to be carrying the gene for MLD and could pass this on to any future children.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
In response, Sir Keir Starmer pledged to re-examine the inclusion of MLD in newborn screening.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
It added that the independent UK National Screening Committee is considering MLD for a new evaluation to "build more evidence on routine newborn screening".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
The odds of carrying MLD are 40,000 to one.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025
The BBC was given exclusive access to follow Teddi's treatment over several months and spoke to other families affected by MLD.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2023
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