-ximab

See also: xi, Xi, XI, xí, xì, xī, xǐ, and xi'

English

Etymology

The beginning of the word chimera, with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines

Infix

-ximab

1. (pharmacology) a chimeric monoclonal antibody, derived from both human and murine sources

Derived terms

• cetuximab

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

• Ix