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

Rather than replacing doctors, these systems are designed to enhance precision and control in therapy, opening new possibilities for personalized medicine and reshaping how diseases are treated.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 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

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

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 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