How to Pronounce Ipilimumab (Yervoy)
ip-i-LIM-oo-mab
IPA: /ɪp.ɪ.ˈlɪm.uː.mæb/
Brand name: Yervoy
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Ipilimumab is pronounced ip-i-LIM-oo-mab
How do you pronounce Ipilimumab?
Ipilimumab is pronounced “ip-i-LIM-oo-mab”. It has 5 syllables: ip - i - lim - oo - mab. The stress falls on the third syllable, “lim”.
How many syllables are in Ipilimumab?
Ipilimumab has 5 syllables: ip - i - lim - oo - mab.
What does Ipilimumab mean?
Ipilimumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks CTLA-4, enhancing T-cell activation and anti-tumor immunity. It was the first checkpoint inhibitor approved for cancer treatment (melanoma, 2011) and remains the prototype CTLA-4 inhibitor.
Word Parts
suffix
-umab
fully human monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Stress on syllable 3 (LIM): ip-i-LIM-oo-mab. CTLA-4 inhibitor (different mechanism from PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors).
Where You'll Encounter This
Melanoma (adjuvant and metastatic), RCC, NSCLC, colorectal cancer with dMMR. CTLA-4 inhibitor — first approved checkpoint inhibitor.
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