-ximab
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[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
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[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