ETANERCEPT

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Synonyms:

Enbrel; etanercept

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Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("etanercept" is a kind of...):

anti-TNF compound (a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints)

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