Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ximab

/ksɪ.mæb/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: -x-imab
IPA: /ksɪ.mæb/

16

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of chimeric monoclonal antibodies, derived from both human and murine sources.

Etymology

From -xi- (alteration of chimeric) + -mab (“monoclonal antibody”), with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines.

Phrases

-mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies

Frequently Paired Words

-mab is the base suffix common to all monoclonal antibodies

Questions

How do you pronounce -ximab?: The recorded pronunciation is /ksɪ.mæb/.
What does -ximab mean?: Used to form names of chimeric monoclonal antibodies, derived from both human and murine sources.
Where does -ximab come from?: From -xi- (alteration of chimeric) + -mab (“monoclonal antibody”), with the x reflecting both the Greek etymology and the idea of crossed/mixed cell lines.

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