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Monoclonal protein
Pronunciation
An antibody found in unusually large amounts in the blood or urine of people with multiple myeloma and other types of plasma cell tumors. Also called M protein. (NCI Dictionary)
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Monoclonal antibodies used for clinical diagnosis
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