monoclonal

[ mon-uh-klohn-l ]

adjective

1. pertaining to cells or cell products derived from a single clone.

noun

1. a monoclonal antibody or other monoclonal product.

Word History and Origins

Origin of monoclonal¹

First recorded in 1910–15; mono- + clone + -al ¹

Example Sentences

You cannot have monoclonal antibodies at aspirin prices.

From BBC

The drug, Pemgarda, is a monoclonal antibody infusion that can be taken as a preventive measure, before people contract the virus.

From Seattle Times

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have isolated human monoclonal antibodies against influenza B, a significant public health threat that disproportionately affects children, the elderly and other immunocompromised individuals.

From Science Daily

Recently introduced immune activator therapeutic monoclonal antibodies for cancer are attempting to break this hiding process.

From Science Daily

In one model, the drug achieved complete remission in combination with garadacimab, another type of monoclonal antibody.

From Science Daily