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etanercept

eta·ner·cept

US/ɪˈtæn.ɚˌsɛpt/ uncommon

noun

1.

a genetically engineered anti-TNF compound (trade name Enbrel) consisting of receptors that bind TNF; it is injected twice a week in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

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Origin

From eta- (of unknown origin) + -nercept (“TNF receptor ligand”).

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