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Medical Definition of golimumab
: a genetically engineered monoclonal antibody that inhibits the activity of tumor necrosis factor and is administered by subcutaneous injection to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis
Note: Golimumab is marketed under the trademark Simponi.
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“Golimumab.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/golimumab. Accessed 4 Oct. 2022.
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