biologic
/bʌɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/
Meanings
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noun
A type of drug derived from living organisms or organisms' substances for medical use.
- "The patient's condition improved significantly after receiving the biologic treatment."
- "The biologic drug was expensive but highly effective."
Synonyms
biological
Variants
List of all variants of biologic that leads to same resultbiologic , biological , biologicals , biologics , biologically
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from 'biology', the study of living organisms.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The first biologic drug was approved by the FDA in 1982 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Biologics are typically more expensive than traditional small molecule drugs due to their complex manufacturing process.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Bioengineering: The application of engineering principles to biological systems for the development of technologies and products.
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Biotechnology: The use of living organisms or their components to create products, processes, or technologies.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Biologics have revolutionized the field of medicine, particularly in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, cancer, and genetic disorders.
How to Memorize "biologic"
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visualize
- Imagine a laboratory where scientists are working on developing a new biologic drug.
- Visualize the structure of a protein that is the active ingredient in a biologic drug. -
associate
- Associate the word 'biologic' with the word 'medicine'.
- Think of the word 'biology' and remember that biologics are derived from living organisms. -
mnemonics
- B-Big I-Important O-Organisms L-Living G-Grow I-Increase C-Create
- B-Biology O-Organisms L-Living G-Grows I-Into H-Helpful C-Compounds
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