How to Pronounce 5-Fluorouracil (Adrucil)
flure-oh-URE-a-sil
IPA: /fljʊr.oʊ.ˈjʊr.æ.sɪl/
Brand name: Adrucil
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5-Fluorouracil is pronounced flure-oh-URE-a-sil
How do you pronounce 5-Fluorouracil?
5-Fluorouracil is pronounced “flure-oh-URE-a-sil”. It has 5 syllables: flure ‑ oh ‑ ure ‑ a ‑ sil. The stress falls on the third syllable, “ure”.
How many syllables are in 5-Fluorouracil?
5-Fluorouracil has 5 syllables: flure ‑ oh ‑ ure ‑ a ‑ sil.
What does 5-Fluorouracil mean?
5-Fluorouracil is an antimetabolite chemotherapy agent used for colorectal, breast, and head/neck cancers. It inhibits thymidylate synthase, disrupting DNA and RNA synthesis.
Word Parts
suffix
-uracil
pyrimidine antimetabolite
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "flur-oh-UR-a-sil" — stress on URE: flure-oh-URE-a-sil
Where You'll Encounter This
Cancer treatment protocols. Cytotoxic cancer treatment. Requires careful dosing and monitoring.
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