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

A number of promising cell therapies are in development to treat and potentially even reverse the condition, but progress in the field has been hampered in recent years by a backlog of cell and gene therapies at the FDA. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Personalized medicine, specialty pharmaceuticals and cell and gene therapies are creating unprecedented complexity for patients, providers and payers alike. — Bill Oldham, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

One company, Amicus Therapeutics, began pursuing multiple gene therapies for Batten disease after acquiring the rights from Nationwide Children’s. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 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