biologic

[ bahy-uh-loj-ik ]

noun

1. Usually biologics. Also biological. Pharmacology. any diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic preparation, as a serum or vaccine, derived from animal products or other biological sources:

   Most of our biologics are isolated from human tissue.

adjective

1. Biology. biological ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of biologic¹

First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def ) + -ic ( def )

Example Sentences

Individuals who do not respond to high dose antihistamines are considered for the anti-IgE biologic treatment, omalizumab.

From Science Daily

The partnership with Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu has been pivotal, providing access to biologic samples from well-characterized patients.

From Science Daily

"Targeted anti-inflammatory treatments, such as repurposing asthma biologic medication, could be a new therapeutic approach to treat both diseases."

From Science Daily

Haddow says he approached Bramble while working on behalf of a client, US Biologic, a loosely affiliated group of Utah companies and clinics.

From Science Magazine

“We’re going to add new levels of biologic manipulation, whether it’s collagen or stem cells or things like that,” said Dugas, who worked with Dr. James Andrews.

From Seattle Times

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