disease-modifying

adjective

Of a treatment, that reduces the progression and activity of a disease by altering its underlying pathophysiological processes.

“disease-modifying drug”

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Meanings

adjectivedisease-modifying (not comparable)
  1. not comparablemedicineOf a treatment, that reduces the progression and activity of a disease by altering its underlying pathophysiological processes.

    disease-modifying drug

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
nonsymptomatic
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APA

disease-modifying. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disease-modifying

MLA

“disease-modifying.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disease-modifying. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “disease-modifying,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disease-modifying.

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