biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
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This means Americans could miss out on nearly $200 billion in healthcare savings over the next decade with 118 popular biologic drugs going off patent, according to the association’s estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
“But we see relatively little biologic read-through to other indications given melanoma, as the most immune-sensitive and highest-TMB tumor, is uniquely suited for a vaccine.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Scientists cannot determine whether those organic molecules were produced through biologic or geologic processes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
When the patents expire for biologic medicines, the “biosimilars” meant to drive down prices typically arrive at modest discounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It is generally accepted that the biologic sciences are absolutely splendid.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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