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etanercept

/ɪˈtæn.ə.sept/

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noun

/ɪˈtæn.ə.sept/C1formalmedical
  • ruГенно-инженерное анти-ФНО соединение, 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.

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  1. Anti-inflammatory biologic drugB2formalmedical

    A genetically engineered protein that blocks tumor necrosis factor (TNF), used to reduce inflammation and treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.

    ruПротивовоспалительный биологический препарат

    • The doctor recommended etanercept when other treatments failed to control the joint swelling.
    • Etanercept is administered by injection, usually once or twice a week.
    • Many patients experience significant improvement in symptoms after starting etanercept therapy.
    • She had to monitor for infections while taking etanercept.

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