biologic agent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001058",
  "term": "biologic agent",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "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. Biologic agents include antibodies, interleukins, and vaccines. Also called biological agent and biological drug.",
  "synonyms": [
    "biological agent",
    "biological drug"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/biologic-agent/"
}