monoclonal antibody

Other forms: monoclonal antibodies

Definitions of monoclonal antibody

1. noun

   any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
   synonyms: monoclonal

   types:

   Remicade, infliximab

   a monoclonal antibody (trade name Remicade) used to treat Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis; administered by infusion; use and dosage must be determined by a physician

   type of:

   antibody

   any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response