How to pronounce abciximab
Say it like ab-SIK-sih-mab. Abciximab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK).
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- ab
- SIK
- sih
- mab
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abciximab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mabGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of abciximab
American and British speakers say abciximab in essentially the same way: /æbˈsɪksɪˌmæb/ in the US and /æbˈsɪksɪˌmæb/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-SIK-sih-mab.
What does abciximab mean?
- A powerful anticlotting drug (trademark ReoPro) that inhibits platelet aggregation by binding to a glycoprotein receptor on human platelets and that consists of the F_(ab) fragment from a chimeric monoclonal antibody prepared from humans and mice.
Where does abciximab come from?
From (F)ab + -ci- (“cardiovascular”) + -ximab (“chimeric monoclonal antibody”).
Questions about saying abciximab
How do you pronounce abciximab?
Say ab-SIK-sih-mab. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɪksɪˌmæb/. In British English it is /æbˈsɪksɪˌmæb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abciximab?
Abciximab has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIK). Broken into parts: ab · SIK · sih · mab.
Do Americans and Brits say abciximab the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈsɪksɪˌmæb/ and the British form is /æbˈsɪksɪˌmæb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.