Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Arava | Yes | No | No | No |
anti-TNF compound | Yes | No | No | No |
Arava (noun) | anti-TNF compound (noun) |
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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 | 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 |