gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function

gene therapist noun

Examples of gene therapy in a Sentence

advances in the science of gene therapy

Recent Examples on the Web

In the trial, 15 people received the innovative gene therapy. —Alice Park, Time, 8 Nov. 2025

Kohn said there has long been a debate in gene therapy about whether it should be used for non-disease treatment, such as enhancement of height or muscle mass. —Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025

Analysts point out that Novartis' plan to acquire Avidity Biosciences is consistent with its November 2024 acquisition of Kate Therapeutics, a company developing gene therapies for similar neuromuscular diseases. —Reuters, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025

Regeneron researchers also believe this work will inform efforts to develop gene therapies for other parts of the body where, like in the inner ear, cells don’t divide. —Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gene therapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy

Kids Definition

gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of a functioning gene into cells especially to replace a defective gene in the treatment of genetic disorders

Medical Definition

gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function (as the destruction of tumor cells)

gene therapist noun