HealthAugust 10, 2026

immunotherapeutic

im-YOO-noh-ther-uh-PYOO-tik

Definition

Relating to a treatment that modifies the immune system to help the body fight off a disease, such as a viral infection.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'immuno-', derived from Latin 'immunis' meaning exempt or free, and 'therapeutic', from the Greek 'therapeutikos' meaning inclined to serve or cure.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe emerging medical treatments for Hepatitis B that aim to clear the virus by enhancing the patient's immune response. It is significant as these therapies represent a major area of growth in the drug market.

Hepatitis B Market Size, Emerging Therapies, and Forecast Insights Through 2032 - DelveInsight

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