-umab

English

Etymology

From hu(man) +‎ -mab (“monoclonal antibody”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /jʊm.æb/, /əm.æb/
(General American) IPA^(key): /jəˌmæb/, /əˌmæb/

Suffix

-umab

(pharmacology) Used to form names of monoclonal antibodies derived from a human source.

Derived terms

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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

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