How to Pronounce Osimertinib (Tagrisso)
os-i-MER-ti-nib
IPA: /ɒs.ɪ.ˈmɛr.tɪ.nɪb/
Brand name: Tagrisso
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Osimertinib is pronounced os-i-MER-ti-nib
How do you pronounce Osimertinib?
Osimertinib is pronounced “os-i-MER-ti-nib”. It has 5 syllables: os ‑ i ‑ mer ‑ ti ‑ nib. The stress falls on the third syllable, “mer”.
How many syllables are in Osimertinib?
Osimertinib has 5 syllables: os ‑ i ‑ mer ‑ ti ‑ nib.
What does Osimertinib mean?
Osimertinib is a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. It effectively crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets the T790M resistance mutation.
Word Parts
suffix
-tinib
tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: os-i-MER-ti-nib. Stress falls on syllable 3 (MER) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
NSCLC with EGFR T790M. Targets epidermal growth factor receptor in cancer.
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