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biologic

[ bahy-uh-loj-ik ]

noun

  1. Usually biologics. Also biological. Pharmacology. any diagnostic, preventive, or therapeutic preparation, as a serum or vaccine, derived from animal products or other biological sources:

    Most of our biologics are isolated from human tissue.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of biologic1

First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) ( def ) + -ic ( def )

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Example Sentences

“Nobody has raised anything specific about biologic weapons in Syria, certainly not in any official context here,” he added.

But these chemicals really are more like examples of biologic warfare, not chemical warfare.

Is there a real biologic basis to describe internet sex addiction as similar to cocaine or other drugs?

In no branch of natural history are biologic studies more easily carried on, or the biologic facts more remarkable or interesting.

The larger record book is especially necessary for biologic notes.

The evidence advanced against such marriages seems at first sight exceedingly strong from a biologic standpoint in man.

Fossils also have their biologic relations, and should be studied and arranged in biologic groups.

He is alert to note their effect on biologic science, but he does not shrink from any report of them.

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