noun
- medicines or medical products made from living organisms or their components, such as proteins, cells, or tissues
Usage: medical; pharmaceutical
Examples
- The new cancer treatment uses biologics derived from engineered antibodies.
- Biologics are often more expensive than traditional medications.
- The FDA has strict regulations for approving biologics.
- Many arthritis patients benefit from biologic therapies.
- The company specializes in developing biologics for rare diseases.
- Biologics require special storage conditions to remain effective.