biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Scientists cannot determine whether those organic molecules were produced through biologic or geologic processes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
But biologic medicines—the injectable large-molecule drugs that have transformed the treatment of illnesses such as cancer and autoimmune disease—tell a different story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The study found that a one year course of the biologic drug abatacept significantly delayed the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, with benefits continuing long after treatment ended.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Sartorius serves makers of biologic drugs, which now dominate pharmaceuticals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 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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