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

The research will allow scientists to have both a better understanding of Jaxson’s specific genetic mutation, as well as possible gene therapies that could someday cure that mutation. — Ciara McCarthy 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Intensive treatments, like gene therapies, will still need to be given at academic medical centers, McClellan said. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

In July, the FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as two with sickle cell disease and awarded grants to expand access to care. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Other technologies covered in these new proposals include solar power and biotechnologies such as cell and gene therapies. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 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