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    Glossary Etanercept

    biologic drug inhibiting TNF to reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases

    Etanercept is a biologic medication that works by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a substance in the body that causes inflammation. It is commonly used to treat autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues.

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