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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > crisis management > engineering and technological crises > nanotechnology > nanomedicine
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > crisis management > engineering and technological crises > nanotechnology > nanomedicine
... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > communication studies > science and technology communication > key cases and current trends > nanotechnology > nanomedicine
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nanomedicine  

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  • Nanomedicine is an emerging field that seeks to apply nanotechnology to medicine to image, diagnose, monitor, treat, repair, and regenerate biological systems. Often referred to as the most promising offshoot of nanotechnology, nanomedicine has recently secured its position as a key site for global research and development, acquiring academic and commercial legitimacy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Society; Nanomedicine]

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