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

More complicated biologics like gene therapies and monoclonal antibodies are difficult to make—and extremely expensive. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

The hospital said that in recognition of this gift, the playroom in the tower’s new advanced cellular and gene therapy unit will be named The Schilberg Family Playroom. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025

What would be affected, Glanville predicted, are newer brand-name drugs still under IP exclusivity, antibody therapies, cellular therapies, gene therapies and personalized cancer vaccines. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025

Treatments like clotting factor infusions help blood clot better, and new advances, such as gene therapy, are improving care. —Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 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