immunotherapy
noun
im·mu·no·ther·a·py
ˌi-myə-nō-ˈther-ə-pē 
i-ˌmyü-nō-
: treatment or prevention of disease (such as an autoimmune disorder, allergy, or cancer) that involves the stimulation, enhancement, suppression, or desensitization of the immune system see adoptive immunotherapy
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The investment bank initiated research coverage of the German biotechnology company, which develops both vaccines and immunotherapies, with a buy rating on Thursday.
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The gift will also support cutting-edge clinical trials and immunotherapy treatments, along with a fellowship program that encourages collaboration among scientists through an annual symposium.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
An effective immunotherapy would be life-changing for rectal cancer patients, with current treatments often resulting in a suite of negative outcomes in survivors, including loss of fertility and incontinence.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
After three brain surgeries, multiple rounds of radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, her cancer returned earlier this year.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brian Evans, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
The gift will also support cutting-edge clinical trials and immunotherapy treatments, along with a fellowship program that encourages collaboration among scientists through an annual symposium.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
An effective immunotherapy would be life-changing for rectal cancer patients, with current treatments often resulting in a suite of negative outcomes in survivors, including loss of fertility and incontinence.
—New Atlas, 21 Dec. 2024
After three brain surgeries, multiple rounds of radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, her cancer returned earlier this year.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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immunotherapy
noun
im·mu·no·ther·a·py
-ˈther-ə-pē
plural immunotherapies
: treatment or prevention of disease (such as a cancer, autoimmune disorder, or allergy) that involves the stimulation, enhancement, suppression, or desensitization of the immune system
Demonstrating promise is immunotherapy, in which special medications are used to beef up the body's own cancer-fighting cells.—Harvard Health Letter
Harvard Health LetterIf environmental control and pharmacotherapy fail to control symptoms, then allergen immunotherapy—also called hyposensitization or desensitization—may be considered.—Discover
Discovercalled also immune therapy
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