HyperDic: monoclonal

English > 2 senses of the word monoclonal:
ADJECTIVEpertmonoclonalforming or derived from a single clone
NOUNsubstancemonoclonal, monoclonal antibodyany 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 > pronunciation
Soundsmaa.nahklow'nahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > monoclonal: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
Meaningforming or derived from a single clone.
Nounsclonea group of genetically identical cells or organisms derived from a single cell or individual by some kind of asexual reproduction
English > monoclonal: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningAny 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.
Synonymmonoclonal antibody
Narrowerinfliximab, RemicadeA monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis
BroaderantibodyAny of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
Spanishmonoclonal
Catalananticòs monoclonal, monoclonal

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