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

Prasad’s decision on UniQure’s gene therapy was reversed on Wednesday. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026

Then UniQure said the FDA couldn’t agree that data from a clinical trial comparing UniQure’s gene therapy to an external control are sufficient to support an application. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 17 June 2026

In gene therapy, a vector that performs well in a research setting can still fail during manufacturing or clinical development. — Kristofer Mussar, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

The trial would include gene therapy with medication delivered through a spinal tap. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

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