biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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During the previous decade, they had received as many as eight targeted or biologic therapies, but none had controlled their disease adequately.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 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 seems to be in the nature of biologic information that it not only stores itself up as energy but also instigates a search for more.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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