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.
Two of the largest pieces of Strattice biologic mesh made by the supplier were sewn together to repair the hernia.
From Scientific American
Research has implicated other possible biologic contributors such as genetics, maternal smoking and abnormal levels of the nervous system signaling chemical serotonin.
From Washington Post
“We are facing the stark limitations of biologic treatments,” it argued.
From New York Times
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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
