therapeutics
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Origin of therapeutics
First recorded in 1665–75; see origin at therapeutic, -ics
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"Even without approved therapeutics, people are recovering from this disease, but of course, we could save many more lives with safe and effective therapeutics in our toolkit," the WHO head said.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Thirdly, he pointed out, there were "no approved vaccines or therapeutics" for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola behind the current outbreak.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
There are no approved vaccines or therapeutics for this strain of Ebola, and researchers who study Bundibugyo virus say there has been little interest from federal agencies in funding their work.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
"While our study is in its infancy, the findings provide a framework for understanding how aging-associated molecular changes affect neural stem cell behavior, and may ultimately guide the development of successful therapeutics."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2026
“I specialize in the pathology and therapeutics of the blood,” he said.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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