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personalized medicine

American  

noun

  1. an approach to the practice of medicine that uses information about a patient’s unique genetic makeup and environment to customize the patient's medical care.


Etymology

Origin of personalized medicine

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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The video was recorded on Cameo, the popular, though now struggling, app where users can pay for personalized messages from famous people — in Mr. Wood’s case, starting at $340.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Palin has been making videos through Cameo, a site where people can pay for personalized messages from celebrities.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2022

Inside, researchers in white coats transfer patient samples into test tubes, technicians prepare vials of peanut butter for food challenges, and patients are greeted by personalized messages adorning the crinkly paper draped over exam beds.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2021

A large banner was spread out on a table, on which friends and admirers wrote a long list of personalized messages: funny memories, words of condolence.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2013

In the Reiss system, athletes wear wristbands with personalized messages intended to motivate them during the heat of competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 7, 2012

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