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

With further development, Stupp said these miniature spinal cords could contribute to personalized medicine by generating implantable tissue from a patient's own stem cells, reducing the risk of immune rejection.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

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

The algorithms identified the most predictive biomarker combinations, enhancing diagnostic reliability and paving the way for personalized medicine approaches.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

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

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2024