How to Pronounce Atezolizumab (Tecentriq)

a-tez-oh-LIZ-oo-mab
IPA: /æ.tɛz.oʊ.ˈlɪz.uː.mæb/
Brand name: Tecentriq
a tez oh liz oo mab
Atezolizumab is pronounced a-tez-oh-LIZ-oo-mab

How do you pronounce Atezolizumab?

Atezolizumab is pronounced “a-tez-oh-LIZ-oo-mab”. It has 6 syllables: a - tez - oh - liz - oo - mab. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “liz”.

How many syllables are in Atezolizumab?

Atezolizumab has 6 syllables: a - tez - oh - liz - oo - mab.

What does Atezolizumab mean?

Atezolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets PD-L1, blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint axis. It is used for non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Word Parts

suffix -zumab humanized monoclonal antibody

Common Mispronunciations

Stress on syllable 4 (LIZ): a-tez-oh-LIZ-oo-mab. Targets PD-L1 (not PD-1 — that's pembrolizumab/nivolumab).

Where You'll Encounter This

NSCLC, urothelial carcinoma, triple-negative breast cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma. PD-L1 inhibitor (not PD-1).

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