Definition
a breakthrough (in medicine): a development, an advancement, a progression, a discovery (in medicine)
- "A team of French scientists is claiming a major breakthrough in the fight against the avian influenza virus (or "bird flu"): a bird-sized scarf made of wool."
- "You see, a small company listed on NASDAQ is about to announce an important technological breakthrough."
- "The reclusive Patrice, who retired from activity in 2002, is credited with many breakthroughs both in couture and in the fashion business."
- "Bruno : Technological breakthrough?"
- "That was a real breakthrough."
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