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Adjective: monoclonal  ,mó-now'klow-nul
  1. Forming or derived from a single clone
    "Monoclonal antibodies are used in various medical treatments and diagnostic tests"
Noun: monoclonal  ,mó-now'klow-nul
  1. Any of a class of antibodies produced in the laboratory by a single clone of cells or a cell line and consisting of identical antibody molecules
    "Monoclonal antibodies are used in cancer treatments and diagnostic tests";
    - monoclonal antibody

Derived forms: monoclonals

Type of: antibody

Encyclopedia: Monoclonal