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MSD

1 American  

M.S.D. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Medical Science.

  2. Master of Science in Dentistry.


MSD British  

abbreviation

  1. Ministry of Social Development

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MSD began as the billionaire computer pioneer’s family office; it eventually raised money from outside investors, with that part of the business becoming MSD Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Adam Beshara, who has been a partner at Centerview Partners since 2012, will be one of five presidents at the firm when he starts the job in May, BDT & MSD executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Most recently, she was president and vice chairman of the merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Last week, US pharmaceutical company Merck - known as MSD in Europe - announced it would scrap its £1bn London research centre.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

American pharmaceutical giant MSD is scrapping the planned £1bn expansion of its operations in the UK saying the government is not investing enough in the sector.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025