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Rare Diseases

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Rare diseases are medical conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. These diseases often have low prevalence rates and can be challenging to diagnose and treat.

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