-ximab

English

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Etymology

From -xi- (alteration of chimeric) +‎ -mab (“monoclonal antibody”), with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines.

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Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ksɪ.mæb/

Suffix

-ximab

(pharmacology) Used to form names of chimeric monoclonal antibodies, derived from both human and murine sources.

Derived terms

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

ambix, bimax