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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.


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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 )

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