How to Pronounce Erlotinib (Tarceva)

er-LOE-ti-nib
IPA: /ɛr.ˈlɒɛ.tɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Tarceva
er LOE ti nib
Erlotinib is pronounced er-LOE-ti-nib

How do you pronounce Erlotinib?

Erlotinib is pronounced “er-LOE-ti-nib”. It has 4 syllables: er ‑ loe ‑ ti ‑ nib. The stress falls on the second syllable, “loe”.

How many syllables are in Erlotinib?

Erlotinib has 4 syllables: er ‑ loe ‑ ti ‑ nib.

What does Erlotinib mean?

NSCLC, pancreatic cancer

Word Parts

suffix -tinib tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (LOE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

NSCLC, pancreatic cancer. Targets epidermal growth factor receptor in cancer.

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