monoclonal

American  

[mon-uh-klohn-l] / ˌmɒn əˈkloʊn l /

adjective

1. pertaining to cells or cell products derived from a single clone.

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noun

1. a monoclonal antibody or other monoclonal product.

Etymology

Origin of monoclonal

First recorded in 1910–15; mono- + clone + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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monoclonal

For several weeks, the researchers administered three different therapies: neutralizing antibodies, standard antiretroviral therapy, and an experimental monoclonal antibody called leronlimab.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026

It could also work for some medicines – such as monoclonal antibodies – which need to be kept in a fridge.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

This aid will include diagnostic testing, medical countermeasures such as monoclonal antibodies and other treatments, epidemiological and data-analysis support, and other critical assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

The other drug being considered for a trial is a monoclonal antibody called MBP134, developed by Mapp Biopharmaceutical, which targets Ebola viruses including Bundibugyo.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

They used hybrids to create the first monoclonal antibodies, special proteins later used to create cancer therapies like Herceptin, and to identify the blood groups that increased the safety of transfusions.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot