Therapeutics

usgb/ˌθerəˈpjuːtɪks/
noun

The part of medicine involved in the treatment of disease, includes drugs and other techniques.

The doctor is studying the latest advancements in her field of therapeutics.
Visual representation of "therapeutics" - The part of medicine involved in the treatment of disease, includes drugs and other techniques.

Often appears as...

  • field of therapeutics
  • cancer therapeutics

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Medical Focus

Used in medical contexts to refer to treatment methods, including both drugs and techniques.

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She specializes in cardiovascular therapeutics.
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Broad Treatments

'Therapeutics' can encompass a wide range of treatments, not just medications.

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Physical therapy is an important part of stroke therapeutics.
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Technical Term

Considered a technical term and best used in professional or academic discussions about medicine.

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Her research contributes to regenerative therapeutics.
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