Term: leflunomide: an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: cheat: a deception for profit to yourself
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: thetis: (Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: abulia: a loss of will power
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: negative magnetic pole: the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: mayday: an internationally recognized distress signal via radiotelephone (from the French m'aider)
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: acetal: any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: neurotoxin: any toxin that affects neural tissues
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: analytical balance: a beam balance of great precision used in quantitative chemical analysis
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: allusiveness: a quality characterized by indirect reference
Broader: anti-tnf compound: 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 | Unrelated: simarouba: type genus of Simaroubaceae; tropical American trees and shrubs having a pale soft wood and bitter bark