golimumab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A genetically engineered monoclonal antibody (trademark Simponi) that inhibits the activity of tumor necrosis factor and is administered by subcutaneous injection to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis.

Pronunciation

/ɡoʊˈlɪm.jəˌmæb/

Word forms

golimumab

Etymology

From [Term?] + -lim- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

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