How to Pronounce Celecoxib (Celebrex)
sel-e-KOX-ib
IPA: /sɛl.ɛ.ˈkɒks.ɪb/
Brand name: Celebrex
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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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