biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Haddow says he approached Bramble while working on behalf of a client, US Biologic, a loosely affiliated group of Utah companies and clinics.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 31, 2024
Biologic drugs are made from living cells instead of by mixing chemicals and have led to major advances in treating immune-system disorders, eye diseases and some cancers since the late 1990s.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023
Biologic drugs are some of the costliest in the world, and the availability of lower-cost versions as patents expire promises big savings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2018
Biologic drugs -- innovative medications derived from living organisms -- are paving the way for improved treatment of a number of conditions, most notably cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
From US News • Mar. 6, 2015
Biologic Consideration of the Adaptive Variation in Amounts of Energy Stored in Various Animals Energy is appropriated from the physical forces of nature that constitute the environment.
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)
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