Glossary Term:

Title

monoclonal antibodies

Phonetic

<b>ma</b>-nuh-<b>KLO</b>-nuhl

Description

Lab-made antibodies that are designed to lock onto certain antigens (substances that can be recognized by the immune system). Each monoclonal antibody is created to bind to only one antigen. Monoclonal antibodies have several uses in diagnosing and treating cancer and other diseases.