Etymology

epratuzumab

E1P3R1A1T1U1Z10U1M3A1B3

Today it means: A humanized monoclonal antibody with potential applications in oncology and in the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune disorders such as lupus. Full definition →

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The story

From epra- (of unknown origin) + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

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