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

Vinay Prasad is tightening the screws at the FDA, overruling staff and signaling a tougher stance on vaccines and gene therapies — which, as Adam Feuerstein points out, is consistent with his historic skepticism of surrogate endpoints and trial design. —Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026

The company aims to target neuromuscular diseases using gene therapies. —Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026

Once fully accredited, Dell Children's will be able to do allogeneic transplants, which uses donor stem cells, as well as gene therapies and CAR T cell therapies. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026

The outcome of this early trial will be closely watched by researchers working on regenerative medicine, gene therapy, and the biology of aging, all of whom are seeking ways to restore function rather than simply slow decline. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 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