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biotherapeutics

[ ˌbaɪoʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪks ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
biotherapeutics	Redundant word. Used in the same context as the first instance, referring to treatments derived from biological sources. Recent advancements in biotherapeutics have shown promising results in treating chronic illnesses. The company specializes in developing biotherapeutics for rare diseases.
biological therapeutics	Often used in formal or academic settings to emphasize that the therapies are derived from living organisms. Typically employed in discussions of complex treatments like gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, etc. The conference will cover the latest trends in biological therapeutics for autoimmune diseases. Researchers are exploring new biological therapeutics to target cancer cells specifically.
biopharmaceuticals	Commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry to refer specifically to drugs made from biological sources. This term is frequently employed in commercial and regulatory settings. The pharmaceutical company has a growing portfolio of biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating inflammatory diseases. Biopharmaceuticals are subject to rigorous testing to ensure their safety and efficacy.

Word

Description / Examples

biotherapeutics

Redundant word. Used in the same context as the first instance, referring to treatments derived from biological sources.

Recent advancements in biotherapeutics have shown promising results in treating chronic illnesses.
The company specializes in developing biotherapeutics for rare diseases.

biological therapeutics

Often used in formal or academic settings to emphasize that the therapies are derived from living organisms. Typically employed in discussions of complex treatments like gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, etc.

The conference will cover the latest trends in biological therapeutics for autoimmune diseases.
Researchers are exploring new biological therapeutics to target cancer cells specifically.

biopharmaceuticals

Commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry to refer specifically to drugs made from biological sources. This term is frequently employed in commercial and regulatory settings.

The pharmaceutical company has a growing portfolio of biopharmaceuticals aimed at treating inflammatory diseases.
Biopharmaceuticals are subject to rigorous testing to ensure their safety and efficacy.

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.