How to Pronounce Durvalumab (Imfinzi)
dur-VAL-oo-mab
IPA: /dɜːr.ˈvæl.uː.mæb/
Brand name: Imfinzi
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Durvalumab is pronounced dur-VAL-oo-mab
How do you pronounce Durvalumab?
Durvalumab is pronounced “dur-VAL-oo-mab”. It has 4 syllables: dur - val - oo - mab. The stress falls on the second syllable, “val”.
How many syllables are in Durvalumab?
Durvalumab has 4 syllables: dur - val - oo - mab.
What does Durvalumab mean?
Durvalumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that binds PD-L1, blocking its interaction with both PD-1 and CD80. It is used for non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, biliary tract cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Word Parts
suffix
-umab
fully human monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Stress on syllable 2 (VAL): dur-VAL-oo-mab. Sometimes heard as 'der-va-LOO-mab' — keep stress on VAL.
Where You'll Encounter This
NSCLC (stage III, unresectable after chemoradiation), SCLC, biliary tract cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma. PD-L1 inhibitor.
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