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MSD

1 American  

  1. most significant digit.

M.S.D. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Medical Science.

  2. Master of Science in Dentistry.

MSD British  

abbreviation

  1. Ministry of Social Development

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MSD began as the billionaire computer pioneer’s family office; it eventually raised money from outside investors, with that part of the business becoming MSD Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

In-house executive Jannie Oosthuizen will run the new cancer business plus Merck’s non-U.S. unit, MSD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Most recently, she was president and vice chairman of the merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

A week before GSK's US investment announcement, US pharmaceutical company Merck - which is called MSD in Europe – revealed it was scrapping its planned £1bn expansion of its UK operations.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

Last week, US pharmaceutical company Merck - known as MSD in Europe - announced it would scrap its £1bn London research centre.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

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