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|Term=monoclonal antibody | |Term=monoclonal antibody | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=monoclonal antibody - {{Pronunciation}} (MAH-noh-KLOH-nul AN-t-BAH-dee) type of protein made in the lab that can attach to specific targets in the body, such as B. Antigens on the surface of cancer cells. | ||
|Type=Cancer terms | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty=Oncology | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
Latest revision as of 10:53, 12 January 2023
| Monoclonal antibody | |
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| Term | Monoclonal antibody |
| Short definition | monoclonal antibody - (pronounced) (MAH-noh-KLOH-nul AN-t-BAH-dee) type of protein made in the lab that can attach to specific targets in the body, such as B. Antigens on the surface of cancer cells. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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monoclonal antibody - (pronounced) (MAH-noh-KLOH-nul AN-t-BAH-dee) type of protein made in the lab that can attach to specific targets in the body, such as B. Antigens on the surface of cancer cells. There are many types of monoclonal antibodies, and each monoclonal antibody is made to bind to only one antigen. Monoclonal antibodies are used in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, including some types of cancer. They can be used alone or to deliver drugs, toxins, or radioactive substances directly to cancer cells
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