biệt dược

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The Vietnamese word "biệt dược" refers to a type of medicine that is patented or proprietary, meaning it is specially formulated by a particular company and is not available from other sources. This term is often used in the context of pharmaceuticals and healthcare.

Basic Explanation:

• Meaning: "Biệt dược" is a noun that translates to "patent medicine" or "proprietary medicine" in English.
• Usage: It typically describes medicines that are sold under a brand name and are protected by patents, which means only the company that created it can produce it.

Example:

• "Thuốc này là một loại biệt dược rất nổi tiếng."
  • (This medicine is a very famous type of patent medicine.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "biệt dược" can be discussed in terms of its effectiveness, regulations regarding patenting in the pharmaceutical industry, or its role in the global market. For example, one might say: - "Sự phát triển của biệt dược đã thay đổi cách tiếp cận điều trị bệnh trong y học hiện đại." - (The development of proprietary medicines has changed the approach to disease treatment in modern medicine.)

Word Variants:

• "Biệt dược" can be combined with other words to create phrases, such as:
  • "Biệt dược điều trị" (treatment proprietary medicine)
  • "Biệt dược an toàn" (safe proprietary medicine)

Different Meanings:

While "biệt dược" primarily refers to patented medicines, in some contexts, it can also imply exclusivity or specialty in other fields, though this is less common.

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noun

1. Patent medicine, proprietary medicine