-u-

English

Etymology

The initial vowel of human

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /juː/

Infix

-u-

  1. (pharmacology) a monoclonal antibody derived from a human source

Derived 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

Swedish

Interfix

-u-

  1. Genitival interfix indicating that the former part is a characteristic of the latter.

Derived terms
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See also
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