-vir-

See also: vir, Vir, VIR, and vír

English

Alternative forms

• -vi- before the suffix -xi- or -zu-

Etymology

From virus

Affix

-vir-

1. (pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody that targets a virus.

Derived terms

• rafivirumab

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

• IRV, IVR, Irv