biologic
Example Sentences
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In rheumatoid arthritis, where the immune system attacks joint linings, biologic drugs can control inflammation and prevent damage—though they may also raise infection risk or cause fatigue and nausea.
At first she was treated with steroids but has since had to move on to biologic immuno-suppressant treatments which aim to stop certain proteins in the body causing inflammation.
From BBC
Wintertime DST forces people to get up before dawn during the darkest time of the year, which puts human activity, the biologic clock, and the day/night cycle into misalignment.
From Seattle Times
Williamson then received a "biologic injection" meant to improve bone healing.
From Fox News
Williamson then received a “biologic injection” meant to improve bone healing.
From Seattle Times
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