HyperDic: arava

English > 1 sense of the word Arava:
NOUNartifactArava, leflunomidean anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally
English > Arava: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium.
Synonymleflunomide
Broaderanti-TNF compoundA class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Usage oftrade namea name given to a product or service
Spanisharava

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