monoclonal antibody — an
antibody that can locate and
bind to cancer cells wherever they are in the body. Monoclonal antibodies recognize specific
proteins on cancer cells. These
antibodies are used to find tumors, attack tumors, or to deliver a drug or radioactive material
straight to the tumor. Think of them as "smart bombs" for treating cancer. Monocolonal
antibodies are human-made, being
synthesized in the laboratory.