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-ximab
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English
Etymology
From en chimeric -xi- alteration of en chimeric -mab monoclonal antibody, with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines.
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Pronunciation
en /ksɪ.mæb/
Suffix
en pharmaceutical drug Used to form names of chimeric monoclonal antibodies, derived from both human and murine sources.
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 abimx ambix bimax