How to Pronounce Imatinib (Gleevec)
i-MA-ti-nib
IPA: /ɪ.ˈmæ.tɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Gleevec
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Imatinib is pronounced i-MA-ti-nib
How do you pronounce Imatinib?
Imatinib is pronounced “i-MA-ti-nib”. It has 4 syllables: i ‑ ma ‑ ti ‑ nib. The stress falls on the second syllable, “ma”.
How many syllables are in Imatinib?
Imatinib has 4 syllables: i ‑ ma ‑ ti ‑ nib.
What does Imatinib mean?
Imatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets BCR-ABL, used as first-line treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It revolutionized CML treatment.
Word Parts
suffix
-tinib
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (MA) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
CML, GIST. Blocks abnormal kinase signaling in cancer cells.
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