compassionate use
compassionate use · compassionate uses
The semi-official use of a drug that has not yet gained official approval in cases…The semi-official use of a drug that has not yet gained official approval in cases where no other treatment is possible
» Tom isn't as compassionate as he used to be.
Meaning
1 senses(US, countable, uncountable)The semi-official use of a drug that has not yet gained official approval in cases where no other treatment is possible
Examples
1 sentencesTom isn't as compassionate as he used to be.
Forms
plural: compassionate uses| Singular | compassionate use |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable