Biological drug

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001061",
  "term": "Biological drug",
  "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. Biological drugs include antibodies, interleukins, and vaccines. Also called biologic agent and biological agent.",
  "synonyms": [
    "biologic agent",
    "biological agent"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/biological-drug/"
}