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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
infliximab
n 1: 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
[syn: {infliximab}, {Remicade}]
2: 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 [syn:
{infliximab}, {Remicade}]