-zumab
English
Etymology
From -zu- (alteration of humanized (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)) + -mab (“monoclonal antibody”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /zjʊ.mab/
- (General American) IPA(key): /zjəˌmæb/, /zʊˌmæb/, /zəˌmæb/
Suffix
-zumab
- (pharmacology) Used to form names of humanized monoclonal antibodies.
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -zumab
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