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Therapeutic Response

Meaning

The measurable and clinically significant change in a patient’s disease state, symptoms, or physiological parameters following the initiation of a specific medical intervention, such as a pharmaceutical agent, hormonal therapy, or lifestyle modification. A positive therapeutic response indicates that the intervention is effectively engaging its biological target and producing the desired clinical outcome. The magnitude and duration of this response are crucial for assessing treatment efficacy and guiding ongoing clinical management.