biologic

noun

bi·​o·​log·​ic ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-jik 

variants or biological

ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

: a biological product (such as a vaccine or blood serum) used in medicine

Examples of biologic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain. —Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025

The approach works across different drug types, from small molecules to large biologics like insulin and antibodies. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025

Biosimilars, clinically comparable to biologics and priced lower, create cost-saving opportunities for patients and plan sponsors. —Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

As the founding partner of Dyverse Ventures, Gossett has launched and scaled companies in fitness, retail, media, and biotech biologics. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biologic

• chronologic
• cytologic
• demagogic
• dialogic
• ecologic
• geologic
• histologic
• hydrologic
• lithologic
• morphologic
• neurologic
• pathologic

Medical Definition

biologic

noun

bi·​o·​log·​ic ˌbī-ə-ˈläj-ik 

variants or biological

-i-kəl 

: a biological product (as a globulin, serum, vaccine, antitoxin, or antigen) used in the prevention or treatment of disease