etanercept

e·tan·er·cept

 (ĭ-tăn′ər-sĕpt′)

n.

A drug that blocks tumor necrosis factor receptors and is used to treat autoimmune diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

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[eta-, origin unknown + -nercept, tumor necrosis factor receptor suffix (ne(c)r(osis) + (re)cept(or)).]

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Noun

1.

etanercept - 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 Enbrel 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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etanercept

n etanercept m

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