biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“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
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
Demand for biologic medicines has grown by double digits annually for more than a decade and should continue apace.
From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026
In just the past decade, they have uncovered a huge mass of brand-new information, and there is plenty more ahead; the biologic revolution is evidently still in its early stages.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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