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-umab
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English
Etymology
From en human hu(man) -mab monoclonal antibody.
Pronunciation
en /jʊm.æb/ /əm.æb/ RP
en /jəˌmæb/ /əˌmæb/ GA
Suffix
en pharmaceutical drug Used to form names of monoclonal antibodies derived from a human source.
Derived terms
en
Related terms
en -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies. (See that entry for full paradigm.)
References
USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names, U.S. Pharmacopeia, 2000
Anagrams
en abmu Baum