remicade

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remicade - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  Remicade
      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]