biologicadj.n.

1853 J. Marcou Geol. Map U.S. i. 22 It is in this division that for the first time is presented a complete fauna, representing the first degree of the biologic development of our planet.

1864 H. Spencer Illustr. Progress 374 The biologic history of the supposed new continent.

1884 Homiletic Monthly June 532 Features so conspicuous in the biologic realm.

1933 Mil. Surgeon Mar. 190 With some great nations of the world recommending the complete abolition of chemical warfare, it may appear strange to have one consider biologic warfare.

1984 K. S. Robinson Icehenge i. 28 The ships were..enclosed ecologic systems, combining biologic and technologic methods to create closures.

2004 N.Y. Times (National ed.) 17 Oct. i. 26/2 Contamination of blood products by the AIDS virus and other incidents led to criticism of the agency's inspections of so-called biologic products.

1909 Ann. Rep. State Board Health 1908 (State of Oregon) 13 As yet no active steps have been taken by the State of Oregon to supply its own biologics.

1934 Science 28 Sept. 281/1 Numerous establishments licensed..for the production of biologics produce these articles for both medical and veterinary use.

1979 Washington Post (Nexis) 25 Oct. a17 After these biologics leave the body, they are mixed with flammable chemicals like toluene so they can be analysed.

2009 Services for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis (National Audit Office) iii. 24 Administering infliximab, one of the biologics, requires an intravenous drip which takes several hours.