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etanercept

noun

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

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10
Starts with
E
Ends with
T
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
14

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ɪˈtæn.ɚˌsɛpt

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noun

  1. 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

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