Biologic: meaning, definitions and examples

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biologic

 

[ baɪəˈlɒdʒɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

study of living organisms

Relating to biology or living organisms.

Synonyms

biological, living, organic

Examples of usage

  • Her biologic research focuses on marine life.
  • The biologic processes of plants and animals are fascinating.
Context #2 | Noun

healthcare field

A biologic is a pharmaceutical product that is produced using living organisms or contains components of living organisms.

Synonyms

biopharmaceutical, biotech drug

Examples of usage

  • Biologics are often used to treat chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
  • This biologic medication is derived from human antibodies.

Translations

Translations of the word "biologic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biológico

🇮🇳 जैविक

🇩🇪 biologisch

🇮🇩 biologis

🇺🇦 біологічний

🇵🇱 biologiczny

🇯🇵 生物学的

🇫🇷 biologique

🇪🇸 biológico

🇹🇷 biyolojik

🇰🇷 생물학적

🇸🇦 بيولوجي

🇨🇿 biologický

🇸🇰 biologický

🇨🇳 生物的

🇸🇮 biološki

🇮🇸 líffræðilegur

🇰🇿 биологиялық

🇬🇪 ბიოლოგიური

🇦🇿 bioloji

🇲🇽 biológico

Word origin

The term 'biologic' originates from the Greek word 'bios', meaning life. It is commonly used in the fields of biology, medicine, and pharmacology to refer to living organisms or products derived from living organisms. The development of biologics has revolutionized healthcare, providing effective treatments for various diseases by harnessing the power of living organisms.

See also: bio, biography, biologist, biology, biosphere, biota, biotech.