How to Pronounce Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)

oh-krel-IZ-oo-mab
IPA: /oʊ.krɛl.ˈɪz.uː.mæb/
Brand name: Ocrevus
oh krel iz oo mab
Ocrelizumab is pronounced oh-krel-IZ-oo-mab

How do you pronounce Ocrelizumab?

Ocrelizumab is pronounced “oh-krel-IZ-oo-mab”. It has 5 syllables: oh - krel - iz - oo - mab. The stress falls on the third syllable, “iz”.

How many syllables are in Ocrelizumab?

Ocrelizumab has 5 syllables: oh - krel - iz - oo - mab.

What does Ocrelizumab mean?

Ocrelizumab is a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that depletes B cells. It is the first approved disease-modifying therapy for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), and is also used for relapsing forms of MS.

Word Parts

suffix -zumab humanized monoclonal antibody

Common Mispronunciations

Stress on syllable 3 (IZ): oh-krel-IZ-oo-mab. Different from rituximab (chimeric) — ocrelizumab is humanized.

Where You'll Encounter This

Relapsing-remitting MS, primary progressive MS (first approved therapy for PPMS). B-cell depleting anti-CD20.

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