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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