-ximab

English

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.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ksɪ.mæb/

Suffix

-ximab

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

Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -ximab
  • -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
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