therapeutics

[ ther-uh-pyoo-tiks ]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the remedial treatment of disease.

therapeutics

/ ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of therapeutics¹

First recorded in 1665–75; therapeutic, -ics

Example Sentences

"With the development of recent therapeutics for NPC, we urgently need such biomarkers to monitor clinical benefits and disease progression."

From Science Daily

In recent years, for example, a hundred patients suffering from the hereditary disease sickle cell anaemia have been treated with CRISPR-Cas-based therapeutics -- without AZD7648.

From Science Daily

While it's not yet clear if the Vitamin B6 molecule can be utilised in therapeutics, "understanding the breadth of MR1 mediated immunity has the capacity to illuminate routes for therapeutic intervention," Dr Illing said.

From Science Daily

Cationic polymers are promising tools for transporting RNA therapeutics or RNA vaccines.

From Science Daily

Regarding an ideal response from the next administration, Rajnarayanan said he’d like to see more biosecurity measures, comprehensive surveillance, and investments in research, as well as the development of rapid testing, therapeutics and vaccines.

From Salon

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