ScienceAugust 11, 2026

nanomedicine

NAN-oh-meh-dih-sin

Definition

The use of nanotechnology and nanoscale materials for the purpose of medical treatment, drug delivery, or diagnostic imaging.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'nanos' (meaning dwarf) and the Latin 'medicina' (meaning the art of healing). The term reflects the field's focus on engineering treatments at the molecular or atomic scale.

In the news

The article describes the development of an oral nano-emulsion that serves as a nanomedicine to enhance T cell activity for cancer treatment. This innovation is significant because it allows a gut metabolite to survive digestion and effectively reach tumors.

SKKU Researchers Develop World’s First Oral Microbiome-Based Nanomedicine to Supercharge Anti-Cancer Immunity

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