Associations to the word «Monoclonal»

Wiktionary

MONOCLONAL, adjective. (biochemistry) genetically engineered from a single clone; used especially of a protein or antibody
MONOCLONAL, noun. (immunochemistry) something produced from a single clone, especially a monoclonal antibody
MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES, noun. Plural of monoclonal antibody
MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY, noun. (medicine) A protein genetically engineered from a single clone of a B cell, especially one produced by fusion with a tumor cell and intended for use as a drug.

Dictionary definition

MONOCLONAL, noun. Any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules.
MONOCLONAL, adjective. Forming or derived from a single clone.

Wise words

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