How to Pronounce Erlotinib (Tarceva)
er-LOE-ti-nib
IPA: /ɛr.ˈlɒɛ.tɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Tarceva
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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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