| NOUN | substance | Remicade, infliximab | a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis |
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| artifact | Remicade, infliximab | an anti-TNF compound (trade name Remicade) consisting of an antibody directed against TNF |
| 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 physician. | |
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| Synonym | infliximab | |
| Broader | monoclonal antibody, monoclonal | 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 |
| Spanish | infliximab | |
| 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 arthritis. | |
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| Synonym | infliximab | |
| Broader | anti-TNF compound | A class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) |
| Usage of | trade name | a name given to a product or service |
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