Etymology

dupilumab

D2U1P3I1L1U1M3A1B3

Today it means: A monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of allergic diseases such as eczema. Full definition →

First used the 2010s
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The story

From -l- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from the 2010s A monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of allergic diseases such as eczema.

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