-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.

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