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

The biologic has multiple indications, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and psoriasis. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025

If not, there are other biologics being tested that may soon be used to help treat your COPD type. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025

Treatments like topical steroids, immunosuppressant drugs, and injectable meds like biologics can be game-changers for people with the condition who haven’t found relief from over-the-counter options. —Jihan Forbes, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025

Long regarded as the frontier of biological science, regenerative therapies such as stem cell treatments, amniotic tissue applications, and advanced biologics are now experiencing a pivotal acceleration thanks to AI's analytical and educational capabilities. —Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 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