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; [syn: etanercept, Enbrel]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
etanercept
n 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 [syn: etanercept, Enbrel]