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.

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Etymology

Origin of personalized medicine

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Despite the achievement of a sequenced human genome, clinical care has been “awaiting a revolution in personalized medicine for years.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Proponents argue that highly personalized medicine is worth the cost in terms of preventing and managing disease.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

By using AI to navigate the vast and intricate world of gut microbes, researchers are moving closer to unlocking the microbiome's potential to transform personalized medicine.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

"As this study continues to inform and transform the practice of personalized medicine, it also sets a new standard for how large-scale medical research can be conducted in an increasingly digital and decentralized world."

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2024

Machine learning has pushed the boundaries in several fields, including personalized medicine, self-driving cars and customized advertisements.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2024