The 'mab' suffix in pharmacologic nomenclature stands for:
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Correct answer: Monoclonal Antibody
The suffix '-mab' is the international nonproprietary name (INN) identifier for all monoclonal antibodies. It distinguishes these large, complex biological molecules from small-molecule drugs.
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