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Biopharmaceutical: meaning, definitions and examples

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biopharmaceutical

 

[ ˌbaɪəʊˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical industry

Biopharmaceuticals are medical drugs produced using biotechnology. They are proteins (including antibodies), nucleic acids (DNA, RNA or antisense oligonucleotides) used for therapeutic or in vivo diagnostic purposes, and are produced by means other than direct extraction from a non-engineered biological source.

Synonyms

biologic drugs, biotherapeutics.

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Word Description / Examples
biopharmaceutical

Similar to the term 'biopharmaceutical', it is also used to describe drugs produced via biotechnological processes but often emphasizes the medicinal aspect or pharmaceutical application of the product.

  • Advancements in biopharmaceuticals have revolutionized treatment approaches for chronic illnesses.
  • Biopharmaceutical companies are at the forefront of cancer research.
biotherapeutics

This term specifically highlights the therapeutic aspect of biopharmaceutically produced drugs, often focusing on treatments designed to treat, prevent, or cure diseases. This may include personalized medicine approaches.

  • Biotherapeutics open new avenues for treating previously untreatable diseases.
  • Regulatory approval processes for biotherapeutics can be more stringent due to their complex nature.
biologic drugs

This term refers to a class of medications that are made from living organisms or contain components of living organisms. They are usually complex mixtures and can include vaccines, blood components, and recombinant proteins.

  • Biologic drugs are essential in treating conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancers.
  • Due to their complexity, biologic drugs often require special handling and administration.

Examples of usage

  • Many biopharmaceutical companies are focused on developing new treatments for cancer.
  • Biopharmaceuticals have revolutionized the treatment of certain diseases.
  • The growth of the biopharmaceutical industry has been remarkable in recent years.

Translations

Translations of the word "biopharmaceutical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biofarmacêutico

🇮🇳 जैव औषधि

🇩🇪 Biopharmazeutikum

🇮🇩 biofarmasi

🇺🇦 біофармацевтичний

🇵🇱 biofarmaceutyczny

🇯🇵 バイオ医薬品

🇫🇷 biopharmaceutique

🇪🇸 biofarmacéutico

🇹🇷 biyofarmasötik

🇰🇷 생물의약품

🇸🇦 الدواء البيولوجي

🇨🇿 biofarmaceutický

🇸🇰 biofarmaceutický

🇨🇳 生物制药

🇸🇮 biofarmacevtski

🇮🇸 líffræðilyf

🇰🇿 биофармацевтикалық

🇬🇪 ბიოფარმაცევტული

🇦🇿 biofarmasevtik

🇲🇽 biofarmacéutico

Etymology

The term 'biopharmaceutical' emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of biotechnology in medicine. It signifies a shift towards the use of biological processes and systems to develop pharmaceutical products. Biopharmaceuticals have opened up new possibilities in treating diseases and have become a key focus in the pharmaceutical industry.

See also: pharmaceuticals.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,480, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.