adalimumab
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Medical Definition of adalimumab
: an immunosuppressive drug 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)
Note:
Adalimumab acts by binding to and blocking the activity of tumor necrosis factor. It is marketed under the trademark Humira.
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