-ximab
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From xi- (“alteration of chimeric”) + -mab (“monoclonal antibody”), with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines.
Pronunciation[edit]
Suffix[edit]
-ximab
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of chimeric monoclonal antibodies, derived from both human and murine sources.
Derived terms[edit]
Related terms[edit]
- -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies. (See that entry for full paradigm.)
References[edit]
- USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names, U.S. Pharmacopeia, 2000