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

The researchers identified this immune evasion strategy for the first time and demonstrated that interfering with it using a monoclonal antibody can restore immune activity.

From Science Daily

While an estimated 50 million people worldwide are affected, current treatment options are limited and often provide only partial symptom relief or rely on costly therapies such as monoclonal antibodies.

From Science Daily

Researchers at UC Santa Barbara are exploring a new therapeutic direction that aims to reach and disrupt the uncontrolled expansion of these cysts by using carefully designed monoclonal antibodies -- lab-made proteins commonly used in immunotherapy.

From Science Daily

Infants were also able to get immunized starting that year through monoclonal antibodies, which aren’t technically vaccines but function similarly in this case.

From Los Angeles Times

To prevent severe RSV in infants, officials recommend either maternal vaccination or immunizing the infant with a monoclonal antibody.

From Los Angeles Times