Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune (defense) system to fight infection and disease. Biological therapy is thus any form of treatment that uses the body's natural abilities that constitute the immune system to fight infection and disease or to protect the body from some of the side effects of treatment. Biotherapy (also [..]

A type of treatment that uses substances made from living organisms to treat disease. These substances may occur naturally in the body or may be made in the laboratory. Some biotherapies stimulate or [..]

Also called biologic therapy A treatment that involves natural or laboratory-made substances designed to boost, direct or restore the body's natural defenses against cancer.

Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infections and other diseases. Also used to lessen side effects that may be caused by some cancer treatments. Also known as [..]

Synonyms: immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy Definition: (BYE-oh-THER-uh-pee) Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune system to fight infection and disease. Some b [..]

Treatment of Diseases with biological materials or biological response modifiers, such as the use of Genes; Cells; Tissues; organs; Serum; Vaccines; and humoral agents.

Treatment to boost 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. Agents used in biotherapy include monoclonal antibodies, growth factors, and vaccines. These agents may also have a direct antitumor effect. Also calle [..]

Treatment with genetically engineered biological materials.