word
Monoclonal Antibody
mon-oh-KLOH-nul AN-tih-bod-ee
/ˌmɒnəˈkloʊnəl ˈæntɪbɒdi/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
monoclonalantibody
Dictionary meaning
An antibody produced by a single clone of B cells (or a hybridoma), so that every molecule is identical in structure and specificity; widely used as targeted therapeutics, diagnostics, and research tools.
Examples
- The monoclonal antibody trastuzumab targets HER2-positive breast cancer cells.
Abbreviated 'mAb' internationally.
Synonyms: mAb
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