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enbrel

/ˈɛn.brɛl/

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noun

/ˈɛn.brɛl/C1formalmedical
  • ruГенно-инженерное соединение, ингибирующее фактор некроза опухоли (ФНО), состоящее из рецепторов, связывающих ФНО, используемое для лечения ревматоидного артрита.

A genetically engineered anti-TNF compound consisting of receptors that bind TNF, used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Medication for rheumatoid arthritisB2formalmedical

    A genetically engineered drug that blocks tumor necrosis factor (TNF) by using receptors that bind to it, used to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. It is typically administered by injection twice a week.

    ruЛекарство от ревматоидного артрита

    • The doctor prescribed Enbrel to reduce inflammation in her joints.
    • Patients receiving Enbrel injections often notice improvement after several weeks.
    • Enbrel is one of several biologic drugs used for severe rheumatoid arthritis.
    • She learned to self-administer the Enbrel injection at home.

    Synonymsetanercept