-lim-

See also: lim, Lim, lím, līm, and lɩm

English

Alternative forms

• -li- before the suffix -xi- or -zu-

Etymology

A blend of (unknown) and immune

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɪm/

Infix

-lim-

1. (pharmacology) a monoclonal antibody that is an immunomodulator

Derived terms

• adalimumab

Related terms

• -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

• ILM, MIL, MLI, mil, mil.