Biological therapy

Pronunciation

by-oh-LAH-jih-kul THAYR-uh-pee

Definition

Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Also used to lessen certain side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Also called immunotherapy, biotherapy, or biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Source

Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)


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