-ximab
English edit
Etymology edit
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 edit
Suffix edit
-ximab
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of chimeric monoclonal antibodies, derived from both human and murine sources.
Derived terms edit
Related terms edit
- -mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies. (See that entry for full paradigm.)
References edit
- USP Dictionary of USAN and International Drug Names, U.S. Pharmacopeia, 2000