dornase alfa

American  

[dawr-neys al-fuh, -neyz] / ˈdɔr neɪs ˈæl fə, -neɪz /

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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Etymology

Origin of dornase alfa

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