bispecific monoclonal antibody

Definition of bispecific monoclonal antibody

bispecific monoclonal antibody

(BY-speh-SIH-fik MAH-noh-KLOH-nul AN-tee-BAH-dee)
An antibody that can bind to two different antigens at the same time. Bispecific monoclonal antibodies are being studied in the imaging and treatment of cancer. They are made in the laboratory.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms