theranostics
n.— «While you can read it for yourself, Sen. Obama’s bill actually mandates technology convergence between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Whether or not this bill passes, technology convergence between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics (also termed “theranostics”) is here to stay.» —“Personalized Medicine, Tech Convergence Decisive Trends” by Ogan Gurel in Chicago MidwestBusiness.com Apr. 16, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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