Anti-tnf Compound (Noun)
Meaning
A class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an anti-TNF compound to help alleviate the patient's rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
- Researchers have been studying the effects of anti-TNF compounds on patients with severe joint inflammation.
- The new anti-TNF compound has shown promising results in reducing inflammation and improving joint mobility in clinical trials.
- The patient's condition improved significantly after being treated with an anti-TNF compound for several months.
- The development of anti-TNF compounds has revolutionized the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases.