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REMICADE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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
Synonyms:
infliximab; Remicade
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("Remicade" 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)
Domain usage:
trade name (a name given to a product or service)
Sense 2
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
Synonyms:
infliximab; Remicade
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Remicade" is a kind of...):
monoclonal; monoclonal antibody (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)
