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leflunomide

noun

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…

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11
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
EF
Scrabble score
17

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ləˈfluː.nəˌmaɪd

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noun

  1. 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

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