precision medicine

noun
UK: /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈmed.ɪ.sən/
US: /prəˈsɪʒ.ən ˈmed.ə.sən/

  1. A way to treat illness that uses information about a person's genes, lifestyle, and environment.

    1. Precision medicine helps doctors choose the best treatment for you.
    2. Through precision medicine, doctors can now tailor treatments to a patient's unique genetic profile.

  2. Medical treatment designed to target a specific person’s disease based on their individual characteristics, like genes.

    1. The doctor suggested precision medicine to treat my cancer.
    2. Advancements in precision medicine are transforming healthcare by optimizing treatment strategies.

Synonyms

personalized medicine
precision medicine adjective

  1. Relating to medical treatment that is tailored to an individual's specific characteristics.

    1. This precision medicine approach is tailored to the patient's needs.
    2. The precision medicine strategy aims to improve treatment effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "precision medicine" in English means: A way to treat illness that uses information about a person's genes, lifestyle, and environment., Medical treatment designed to target a specific person’s disease based on their individual characteristics, like genes..

The phonetic transcription of "precision medicine" is /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈmed.ɪ.sən/ in British English and /prəˈsɪʒ.ən ˈmed.ə.sən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "precision medicine": personalized medicine.

Example usage of "precision medicine": "Precision medicine helps doctors choose the best treatment for you.". More examples on the page.