How to Pronounce "biologic"
word
ˌbaɪəˈɫɑdʒɪk
by-uh-LAH-jik
bˌaɪəlˈɒdʒɪk
by-uhl-OJ-ik
Definition
A biologic is a medicine made from living cells or organisms, often used to treat diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders, or infections. This term can also refer to substances of biological origin used for medical purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌbaɪəˈɫɑdʒɪk
British English
bˌaɪəlˈɒdʒɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
by-uh-LAH-jik
UK
by-uhl-OJ-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed a biologic for her arthritis.
Some advanced cancer treatments are biologics.
Insulin is a common biologic used by people with diabetes.
After trying several pills, she finally switched to a biologic for better results.