biologic

noun

bi·​o·​log·​ic ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce biologic (audio)
variants or biological
: a biological product (such as a vaccine or blood serum) used in medicine

Examples of biologic in a Sentence

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The manufacturing facilities in Amgen will produce the biologics and components that go into the drugs the company produces. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 There’s also a range of anti-inflammatory medicines, biologics, janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors and antibiotics that could be prescribed to treat Crohn’s, according to Mayo Clinic. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024 Separately, the company intends to shift to biologics drugs for higher reliance on revenues. Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Sanofi says Dupixent is the first-ever biologic for COPD. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for biologic 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biologic was in 1904

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“Biologic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biologic. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

biologic

noun
bi·​o·​log·​ic ˌbī-ə-ˈläj-ik How to pronounce biologic (audio)
variants or biological
: a biological product (as a globulin, serum, vaccine, antitoxin, or antigen) used in the prevention or treatment of disease

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