biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Next-gen biologic technologies such as antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies are expected to expand quickly due to higher efficacy and less toxicity, according to Bernstein.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
KeyBanc analyst Scott Schoenhaus sees an opportunity there, saying in a research note that biologic data is “complex, higher-dimensional, and harder to standardize.”
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
New biologic treatments are exploring the role of fibrin-driven neuro-inflammation.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
In rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system attacks joint linings, biologic drugs can control inflammation and prevent damage—though they may also raise infection risk or cause fatigue and nausea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
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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