How to Pronounce Celecoxib (Celebrex)

sel-e-KOX-ib
IPA: /sɛl.ɛ.ˈkɒks.ɪb/
Brand name: Celebrex
sel e KOX ib
Celecoxib is pronounced sel-e-KOX-ib

How do you pronounce Celecoxib?

Celecoxib is pronounced “sel-e-KOX-ib”. It has 4 syllables: sel ‑ e ‑ kox ‑ ib. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kox”.

How many syllables are in Celecoxib?

Celecoxib has 4 syllables: sel ‑ e ‑ kox ‑ ib.

What does Celecoxib mean?

Celecoxib is a selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAID used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute pain. Its COX-2 selectivity provides anti-inflammatory effects with reduced GI bleeding risk.

Word Parts

suffix -coxib COX-2 selective inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Sometimes said "sel-eh-COX-ib" — stress on KOX: sel-e-KOX-ib

Where You'll Encounter This

Arthritis, COX-2 selective. Anti-inflammatory analgesic for pain, fever, and inflammation. GI and renal risk with chronic use.

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