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monoclonal

/ˌmɒnəˈkloʊnəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does monoclonal mean?

adjective

Produced or derived from a single clone of cells; relating to or denoting a type of antibody that is produced by a single clone of cells.

Example

"The monoclonal antibodies used in the treatment of cancer have shown promising results."

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