How to Pronounce Octreotide (Sandostatin)
ok-TREE-oh-tide
IPA: /ɒk.ˈtriː.oʊ.tɪdɛ/
Brand name: Sandostatin
ok
TREE
oh
tide
Octreotide is pronounced ok-TREE-oh-tide
How do you pronounce Octreotide?
Octreotide is pronounced “ok-TREE-oh-tide”. It has 4 syllables: ok ‑ tree ‑ oh ‑ tide. The stress falls on the second syllable, “tree”.
How many syllables are in Octreotide?
Octreotide has 4 syllables: ok ‑ tree ‑ oh ‑ tide.
What does Octreotide mean?
Octreotide is a synthetic somatostatin analog used for acromegaly, carcinoid syndrome, and variceal bleeding. It inhibits growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and other hormone secretion.
Word Parts
suffix
-reotide
somatostatin analog
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (TREE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable. The ending "-tide" is pronounced "tide" (rhymes with "ride")
Where You'll Encounter This
Acromegaly, carcinoid. Inhibits growth hormone and GI hormones. Used for acromegaly and carcinoid.
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