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biological response modifier

noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology.

a therapeutic substance that is produced naturally or synthesized as a drug to stimulate the body's immune defense against disease or infection. Abbreviation: BRM

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Nearby words

  1. biological magnification,
  2. biological marker,
  3. biological oxygen demand,
  4. biological parent,
  5. biological psychiatry,
  6. biological rhythm,
  7. biological shield,
  8. biological value,
  9. biological vector,
  10. biological warfare
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