-xi-

See also: xi, Xi, XI, xí, xì, xī, xǐ, and xi'

English

Etymology

The beginning of the word chimera, with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines

Infix

-xi-

  1. (pharmacology) a chimeric monoclonal antibody, derived from both human and murine sources

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

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