dornase alfa

[ dawr-neys al-fuh, -neyz ]

1. a genetically engineered form of recombinant human DNase that reduces the viscosity of mucus in the lungs, especially in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dornase alfa¹

First recorded in 1980–85; shortening and alteration of (recombinant human) d(e)o(xy)r(ibo)n(ucle)ase (1) + alpha ( def )