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

Now there’s a whole universe of immunotherapy and new forms of gene therapy, opening up the potential for new companies based on cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. —Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Adam, Elaine, and Allison also chat about the latest news in the life sciences, including the new slate of drug prices negotiated by Medicare, a rise in pharmaceutical industry lobbying, and a halt on another gene therapy trial. —Allison Deangelis, STAT, 29 Jan. 2026

The tool could even be useful for diagnosing rare conditions and designing new gene therapies. —Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 28 Jan. 2026

Expensive cancer treatments, gene therapies and other medications are also contributing to premium increases. —Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 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