Biotherapeutics: meaning, definitions and examples

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biotherapeutics

 

[ ˌbaɪoʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

Biotherapeutics refer to therapeutic products derived from biological sources, such as antibodies, proteins, or nucleic acids. These products are used to treat various diseases and conditions, often by targeting specific molecules or pathways in the body.

Synonyms

biological therapeutics, biopharmaceuticals

Examples of usage

  • Biotherapeutics have revolutionized the treatment of cancer.
  • Many biotherapeutics are designed to modulate the immune system.
  • The development of new biotherapeutics requires extensive research and testing.

Translations

Translations of the word "biotherapeutics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bioterapêuticos

🇮🇳 जैव चिकित्सीय

🇩🇪 Biotherapeutika

🇮🇩 bioterapeutik

🇺🇦 біотерапевтики

🇵🇱 bioterapeutyki

🇯🇵 バイオセラピューティクス

🇫🇷 biothérapeutiques

🇪🇸 bioterapéuticos

🇹🇷 biyoterapötikler

🇰🇷 생물 치료제

🇸🇦 العلاجات البيولوجية

🇨🇿 bioterapeutika

🇸🇰 bioterapeutiká

🇨🇳 生物治疗药物

🇸🇮 bioterapevtiki

🇮🇸 lífmeðferðir

🇰🇿 биотерапевтикалар

🇬🇪 ბიოთერაპევტიკები

🇦🇿 bioterapevtiklər

🇲🇽 bioterapéuticos

Etymology

The term 'biotherapeutics' emerged in the late 20th century with the rise of biotechnology and the development of new therapeutic modalities. As advancements in the field continue, biotherapeutics play an increasingly important role in modern medicine, offering targeted and often more effective treatment options for patients.