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therapeutics

American  
[ther-uh-pyoo-tiks] / ˌθɛr əˈpju tɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
therapeutics plural
  1. the branch of medicine concerned with the remedial treatment of disease.


therapeutics British  
/ ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of therapeutics

First recorded in 1665–75; see origin at therapeutic, -ics

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The clinical trial of two therapeutics began, with the enrolment of the first patient.

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

"Detecting markers of Alzheimer's early is absolutely critical to developing effective therapeutics," says Yates.

From Science Daily Mar. 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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