biologic

noun

bi·​o·​log·​ic ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-jik How to pronounce biologic (audio)
variants or biological
: 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 convoluted system through which most Americans get their drugs often creates incentives for formularies to choose brand-name biologics over biologics, even if the latter has a lower sticker price. Damian Garde, STAT, 13 Mar. 2024 The result could be greater investment in biologics and less investment in small-molecule medicines. Paul Hudson, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2024 Ask about all the different treatment options, such as biologics, to learn more about your options. Essence, 9 Jan. 2024 Probiotics are allowed to be sold in the U.S. as dietary supplements, bypassing the FDA's higher bar for drug and biologics approvals. Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2023 Immune-System Suppression Similar to biologics and traditional DMARDs, JAK inhibitors suppress the immune system. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2024 At this point, the vast majority of conscious entities would be simulated rather than biologic. Paul Sutter, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2024 Warnings and Interactions Gold therapy should not be taken alongside other DMARDs, biologics, or antimalarial drugs as harmful interactions may occur. Carol Eustice, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2023 Many patients take medications that suppress inflammation in the lungs, such as steroids and biologics. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 30 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biologic was in 1904

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“Biologic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biologic. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

biologic

noun
bi·​o·​log·​ic ˌbī-ə-ˈläj-ik How to pronounce biologic (audio)
variants or biological
: a biological product (as a globulin, serum, vaccine, antitoxin, or antigen) used in the prevention or treatment of disease

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