How to Pronounce Nivolumab (Opdivo)
nye-VOL-u-mab
IPA: /njɛ.ˈvɒl.ʌ.mæb/
Brand name: Opdivo
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Nivolumab is pronounced nye-VOL-u-mab
How do you pronounce Nivolumab?
Nivolumab is pronounced “nye-VOL-u-mab”. It has 4 syllables: nye ‑ vol ‑ u ‑ mab. The stress falls on the second syllable, “vol”.
How many syllables are in Nivolumab?
Nivolumab has 4 syllables: nye ‑ vol ‑ u ‑ mab.
What does Nivolumab mean?
Nivolumab is an anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor used for melanoma, lung cancer, renal cell carcinoma, and other malignancies. It blocks the PD-1 receptor to enhance antitumor immunity.
Word Parts
suffix
-umab
human monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "ni-VOL-oo-mab" — stress on VOL: nye-VOL-u-mab
Where You'll Encounter This
PD-1 inhibitor, melanoma. Harnesses the immune system against cancer. Monitor for immune-related adverse events.
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