Word
biologic
Phoneticsbi·o·log·ic, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌbaɪəˈɫɑdʒɪk/
UK/bˌaɪəlˈɒdʒɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to living things and how they work, like plants, animals, and your body. People often use it the same way as biological.
adj. pertaining to biology or to living organisms and their processes; often interchangeable with 'biological', though 'biological' remains the more common form in general writing.
Examples
“The lab studies the biologic activity of the cells.”
“The doctor explained that the patient's biologic parents must provide a medical history for the transplant screening.”
“Researchers distinguish chemical pesticides from biologic controls, which use natural predators rather than synthetic compounds to limit pests.”
Examples
simple
“The lab studies the biologic activity of the cells.”
contextual
“The doctor explained that the patient's biologic parents must provide a medical history for the transplant screening.”
complex
“Researchers distinguish chemical pesticides from biologic controls, which use natural predators rather than synthetic compounds to limit pests.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “biologic” in context.
Verb
01. approve biologic
“Regulators approved the biologic for moderate psoriasis in 2023.”
verb + noun
02. develop biologic
“Researchers developed a new biologic to treat Crohn's disease.”
verb + noun
03. prescribe biologic
“Specialists rarely prescribe a biologic as a first treatment option.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. biologic agent
“The doctor prescribed a new biologic agent to control inflammation.”
adj + noun
05. biologic drug
“This biologic drug targets specific proteins in the immune system.”
adj + noun
06. biologic process
“Photosynthesis is a fundamental biologic process in green plants.”
adj + noun
07. biologic system
“The nervous system is a complex biologic system controlling movement.”
adj + noun
08. biologic therapy
“She started biologic therapy for severe rheumatoid arthritis last year.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. class of biologic
“This new class of biologic blocks inflammation more precisely.”
noun + prep + noun
10. develop a new biologic
“Scientists developed a new biologic for severe asthma.”
11. explain basic biologic processes
“The course explains basic biologic processes like cell division.”
12. prescribe a biologic agent
“The rheumatologist may prescribe a biologic agent for joint damage.”
Real-World Examples
“This means their biologic age is ahead of their chronological age.” “Deterra cannot adsorb biologic drugs, such as vaccines and injectable immunotherapies, nor can it adsorb inorganic medications, like iron, calcium, aluminum, magnesium and lithium.” “One of the biggest obstacles is that small molecule drugs and biologics can be cleared quickly from synovial fluid.” “At least one cancer-fighting biologic therapy, known as Anktiva, which may boost immune response, is in safety trials at UCSF.” Etymology
From biology + -ic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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