Biotechs

/ˈbaɪ.oʊ.teks/ noun

Definition

Plural of biotech; informal shortened term for biotechnology companies or the biotechnology industry.

Etymology

Shortened form of biotechnology, commonly used in business and finance circles since the 1980s biotech boom.

Kelly Says

When investors talk about 'biotechs,' they usually mean small, innovative companies racing to develop the next medical breakthrough—often before they've even turned a profit!

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