LEFLUNOMIDE

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

An 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

Synonyms:

Arava; leflunomide

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("leflunomide" is a kind of...):

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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