ScienceJuly 30, 2026

biopharma

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Definition

The industry sector concerned with the development and manufacturing of drugs derived from biological sources, such as living organisms or genetic materials.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau formed by combining the prefix 'bio-', from the Greek 'bios' (life), with the first part of the word 'pharmaceutical', derived from the Greek 'pharmakon' (drug/medicine).

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the industry sector currently experiencing a wave of acquisitions and growth due to the expiration of pharmaceutical patents. It highlights biopharma as a key area where India is building significant technical capabilities.

India set to lead genomics revolution amid global patents expiry wave

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