infliximab
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Coined by the pharmaceutical industry, from 'in-' (meaning 'not') + 'flux' (meaning 'flow') + '-imab' (suffix for monoclonal antibodies).
مثال
- Infliximab is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- The doctor prescribed Infliximab for her condition.
- Infliximab has been effective in treating Crohn's disease.
ترکیبهای رایج
prescribe Infliximab take Infliximab Infliximab treatment
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- 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
- 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