arava

noun

Definition
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
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'arava'.
Etymology
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No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
2
Length
5

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