gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function

gene therapist noun

Examples of gene therapy in a Sentence

advances in the science of gene therapy

Recent Examples on the Web

Cell and gene therapy access model: Designed to improve access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients, this model aimed to negotiate pricing and facilitate coverage. —Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025

Biologics classifies all medicines that are derived from biological sources, such as gene therapies or vaccines. —Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025

Advancements in Cell and Gene Therapies The momentum behind cell and gene therapies continues to gain steam, particularly with exciting developments in treating conditions like type 1 diabetes. —Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

Sangamo Therapeutics — Shares tumbled more than 56% after the genomic medicine company said partner Pfizer terminated a license and development agreement for a gene therapy for hemophilia A. Sangamo retained rights to the product. —Alex Harring, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of a functioning gene into cells especially to replace a defective gene in the treatment of genetic disorders

Medical Definition

gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function (as the destruction of tumor cells)

gene therapist noun