rare disease
Defined in 2 places — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
For purposes of this section, the term “rare disease” means any disease or condition that affects less than 200,000 persons in the United States.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2002–present42 U.S.C. § 283HThe Public Health and Welfare · Office of Rare Diseases · for purposes of this section
- 2011–present42 U.S.C. § 287AThe Public Health and Welfare · Biennial report · for purposes of this section