-lim-
See also: lim, Lim, lím, līm, and lɩm
English
Alternative forms
- -li- before the suffix -xi- or -zu-
Etymology
A blend of (unknown) and immune
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɪm/
Infix
-lim-
- (pharmacology) a monoclonal antibody that is an immunomodulator
Derived terms
- adalimumab
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
Anagrams
- ILM, MIL, MLI, mil, mil.