biologic
noun
bi·o·log·ic
ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-jik 
variants
or biological
: a biological product (such as a vaccine or blood serum) used in medicine
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
The approach works across different drug types, from small molecules to large biologics like insulin and antibodies.
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Biosimilars, clinically comparable to biologics and priced lower, create cost-saving opportunities for patients and plan sponsors.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
The approach works across different drug types, from small molecules to large biologics like insulin and antibodies.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Biosimilars, clinically comparable to biologics and priced lower, create cost-saving opportunities for patients and plan sponsors.
—Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As the founding partner of Dyverse Ventures, Gossett has launched and scaled companies in fitness, retail, media, and biotech biologics.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Biologic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biologic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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biologic
noun
bi·o·log·ic
ˌbī-ə-ˈläj-ik
variants
or biological
: a biological product (as a globulin, serum, vaccine, antitoxin, or antigen) used in the prevention or treatment of disease
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