personalized medicine

noun
UK: /ˌpɜːsənəlaɪzd ˈmedɪsɪn/
US: /ˌpɜːrsənəlaɪzd ˈmedəsən/

  1. Medical treatment that is based on the specific genetic information of a person to prevent, diagnose, or treat a disease more effectively.

    1. Personalized medicine uses genes to treat illness.
    2. Through personalized medicine, treatments are tailored to individual needs based on genetic data.

  2. A field of medicine that uses information about a person's genes, proteins, and environment to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease.

    1. Personalized medicine is becoming a key trend.
    2. Advancements in personalized medicine offer tailored treatments based on individual genetic profiles.

Synonyms

precision medicine
personalized medicine adjective

  1. Relating to medical care or treatment that is customized for an individual patient.

    1. This is a personalized medicine approach.
    2. Personalized medicine strategies are revolutionizing healthcare with customized therapies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "personalized medicine" in English means: Medical treatment that is based on the specific genetic information of a person to prevent, diagnose, or treat a disease more effectively., A field of medicine that uses information about a person's genes, proteins, and environment to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease..

The phonetic transcription of "personalized medicine" is /ˌpɜːsənəlaɪzd ˈmedɪsɪn/ in British English and /ˌpɜːrsənəlaɪzd ˈmedəsən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "personalized medicine": precision medicine.

Example usage of "personalized medicine": "Personalized medicine uses genes to treat illness.". More examples on the page.