Biopharmaceuticals: meaning, definitions and examples
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biopharmaceuticals
[ ˌbaɪoʊˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəls ]
medical research
Biopharmaceuticals are medical drugs produced using biotechnology. They are typically large, complex molecules that are made by living cells such as bacteria, yeast, or mammalian cells. Biopharmaceuticals have revolutionized the treatment of various diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and genetic disorders.
Synonyms
biologic drugs, biotech drugs
Examples of usage
- Many biopharmaceutical companies focus on developing innovative treatments for rare diseases.
- Biopharmaceuticals have fewer side effects compared to traditional pharmaceutical drugs.
- The biopharmaceutical industry is rapidly growing due to advancements in biotechnology.
Translations
Translations of the word "biopharmaceuticals" in other languages:
🇵🇹 biofármacos
🇮🇳 जैव औषधि
🇩🇪 Biopharmazeutika
🇮🇩 biofarmasi
🇺🇦 біофармацевтика
🇵🇱 biofarmaceutyki
🇯🇵 バイオ医薬品
🇫🇷 biopharmaceutiques
🇪🇸 biofármacos
🇹🇷 biyofarmasötikler
🇰🇷 바이오 의약품
🇸🇦 الأدوية البيولوجية
🇨🇿 biofarmaceutika
🇸🇰 biofarmaceutiká
🇨🇳 生物制药
🇸🇮 biofarmacevtiki
🇮🇸 líflyf
🇰🇿 биофармацевтика
🇬🇪 ბიოფარმაცევტიკა
🇦🇿 biofarmasevtiklər
🇲🇽 biofármacos
Etymology
The term 'biopharmaceuticals' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of biotechnology in the pharmaceutical industry. As technology advanced, researchers were able to produce drugs using living organisms, leading to the development of biopharmaceuticals. These drugs have since become crucial in modern medicine, offering targeted therapies and improved treatment outcomes for various conditions.