Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

biotherapeutic

noun

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.θɛrəˈpjuː.tɪk/

Definition

A biotherapeutic refers to a treatment that uses living organisms, or their products, to treat diseases and medical conditions.

Examples

Biotherapeutic agents are becoming increasingly popular in cancer treatment.
The development of biotherapeutics has revolutionized the way we approach chronic illnesses.

Meaning

The term biotherapeutic is often used to describe a category of therapies that involve biopharmaceuticals, such as proteins or nucleic acids, which are derived from biological sources.