-vir-

See also: vir, Vir, VIR, and vír

English

Alternative forms

-vi- before the suffix -xi- or -zu-

Etymology

From virus

Affix

-vir-

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody that targets a virus.

Derived terms

rafivirumab

Related 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

Anagrams

IRV, IVR, Irv

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