How to Pronounce Venetoclax (Venclexta)

ven-ET-oh-klax
IPA: /vɛn.ˈɛt.oʊ.klæks/
Brand name: Venclexta
ven ET oh klax
Venetoclax is pronounced ven-ET-oh-klax

How do you pronounce Venetoclax?

Venetoclax is pronounced “ven-ET-oh-klax”. It has 4 syllables: ven ‑ et ‑ oh ‑ klax. The stress falls on the second syllable, “et”.

How many syllables are in Venetoclax?

Venetoclax has 4 syllables: ven ‑ et ‑ oh ‑ klax.

What does Venetoclax mean?

Venetoclax is a selective BCL-2 inhibitor used for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. It induces apoptosis in cancer cells dependent on BCL-2 for survival.

Word Parts

suffix -toclax BCL-2 inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (ET) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

CLL, AML. Targets BCL-2 anti-apoptotic protein in CLL and AML.

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