adalimumab

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How do you pronounce adalimumab?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˌeɪ.dəˈlɪm.jəˌmæb/.

What does adalimumab mean?

An immunosuppressive drug (trademark Humira) that is a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody administered by subcutaneous injection to treat the symptoms of various autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis). It acts by binding to and blocking the activity of tumor necrosis factor.

Where does adalimumab come from?

From ada- (of unknown origin) + -lim- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

How to pronounce adalimumab

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