How to Pronounce Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
tras-TUZ-u-mab
IPA: /træs.ˈtʌz.ʌ.mæb/
Brand name: Herceptin
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Trastuzumab is pronounced tras-TUZ-u-mab
How do you pronounce Trastuzumab?
Trastuzumab is pronounced “tras-TUZ-u-mab”. It has 4 syllables: tras ‑ tuz ‑ u ‑ mab. The stress falls on the second syllable, “tuz”.
How many syllables are in Trastuzumab?
Trastuzumab has 4 syllables: tras ‑ tuz ‑ u ‑ mab.
What does Trastuzumab mean?
Trastuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting HER2/neu used for HER2-positive breast and gastric cancers. It inhibits HER2 signaling and recruits immune-mediated cell killing.
Word Parts
suffix
-zumab
humanized monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "TRAST-oo-zoo-mab" — stress on TUZ: tras-TUZ-u-mab
Where You'll Encounter This
HER2+ breast cancer. Targeted biologic therapy. Usually given by injection or infusion.
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