gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function

gene therapist noun

Examples of gene therapy in a Sentence

advances in the science of gene therapy

Recent Examples on the Web

Shubhangi Dua 19 days ago 0 Science First-ever gene therapy restores hearing in both ears of children born deaf The clinical trial was held in Shanghai in collaboration with researchers from the Mass Eye and Ear Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. —Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2024

There is much to unpack from the unilateral decision by Peter Marks, the FDA’s top regulator of gene therapies, to expand the use of Sarepta’s Elevidys to nearly all Duchenne patients. —Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 21 June 2024

Could a gene therapy shot help prevent feline pregnancies? —Patricia Mazzei Erika P. Rodriguez, New York Times, 8 June 2024

This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say Fox News Flash top headlines for June 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. —Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of a functioning gene into cells especially to replace a defective gene in the treatment of genetic disorders

Medical Definition

gene therapy

noun

: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function (as the destruction of tumor cells)

gene therapist noun