biopharmaceuticals
/ˌbaɪoʊˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəlz/
Definition
Medical drugs or therapeutic products derived from biological sources, such as living organisms or their components, rather than through traditional chemical synthesis.
Etymology
The term is a portmanteau of 'biology' (from the Greek 'bios' meaning life) and 'pharmaceutical' (from the Greek 'pharmakeutikos' related to drugs). It emerged in the late 20th century to distinguish modern biotech-based medicines from conventional synthetic drugs.
In the news
In the article, biopharmaceuticals are listed as one of the ten startup sectors showcased to investors, highlighting the industry as a key area for technological innovation and venture capital interest in Qingdao.
2026 Qingdao Venture Capital Conference Positions Qingdao at the Forefront of Innovation Finance----Empowering New Quality Productive Forces, Shaping a Shared Industrial Future
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