biologic
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of biologic
First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def. ) + -ic ( def. )
Example Sentences
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I tried two different biologic drugs, shots that required me to see an allergist every few weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
KeyBanc analyst Scott Schoenhaus sees an opportunity there, saying in a research note that biologic data is “complex, higher-dimensional, and harder to standardize.”
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
In rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system attacks joint linings, biologic drugs can control inflammation and prevent damage—though they may also raise infection risk or cause fatigue and nausea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
Individuals who do not respond to high dose antihistamines are considered for the anti-IgE biologic treatment, omalizumab.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2024
It seems to be in the nature of biologic information that it not only stores itself up as energy but also instigates a search for more.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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