MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of biological agent

Meaning of biological agent: A substance that is made from a living organism or its products and is used in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer and other diseases.

A substance that is made from a living organism or its products and is used in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer and other diseases. Biological agents include antibodies, interleukins, and vaccines. Also called biologic agent and biological drug.

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