omalizumab
noun
                                                                                                                            
                                                            oma·liz·u·mab
                    
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                  ˌō-mə-ˈliz-ə-ˌmab  
                                                      
                                                          
            
                                
              
          
                                                      : an immunosuppressive drug that is a recombinant monoclonal antibody selectively binding to IgE to reduce allergic reactions and that is administered by subcutaneous injection especially in the treatment of asthma and chronic hives                                      
                
Note: Omalizumab is marketed under the trademark Xolair.
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