How to Pronounce Belimumab (Benlysta)
bel-IM-ue-mab
IPA: /bɛl.ˈɪm.ʌɛ.mæb/
Brand name: Benlysta
bel
IM
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mab
Belimumab is pronounced bel-IM-ue-mab
How do you pronounce Belimumab?
Belimumab is pronounced “bel-IM-ue-mab”. It has 4 syllables: bel ‑ im ‑ ue ‑ mab. The stress falls on the second syllable, “im”.
How many syllables are in Belimumab?
Belimumab has 4 syllables: bel ‑ im ‑ ue ‑ mab.
What does Belimumab mean?
BLyS-specific inhibitor. Active SLE, lupus nephritis
Word Parts
suffix
-umab
human monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (IM) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Active SLE, lupus nephritis. Targeted biologic therapy. Usually given by injection or infusion.
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