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    REMICADE

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    An anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF; it is given intravenously at one-month to three-month intervals; used in treatment of regional enteritis and rheumatoid arthritisplay

    Synonyms:

    infliximab; Remicade

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("Remicade" 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)

    Domain usage:

    trade name (a name given to a product or service)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    A monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physicianplay

    Synonyms:

    infliximab; Remicade

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting substances

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

    monoclonal; monoclonal antibody (any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules)

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