How to Pronounce Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
sye-kloe-FOS-fa-mide
IPA: /sjɛ.klɒɛ.ˈfɒs.fæ.mɪdɛ/
Brand name: Cytoxan
sye
kloe
FOS
fa
mide
Cyclophosphamide is pronounced sye-kloe-FOS-fa-mide
How do you pronounce Cyclophosphamide?
Cyclophosphamide is pronounced “sye-kloe-FOS-fa-mide”. It has 5 syllables: sye ‑ kloe ‑ fos ‑ fa ‑ mide. The stress falls on the third syllable, “fos”.
How many syllables are in Cyclophosphamide?
Cyclophosphamide has 5 syllables: sye ‑ kloe ‑ fos ‑ fa ‑ mide.
What does Cyclophosphamide mean?
Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating agent used for various cancers and severe autoimmune diseases. It crosslinks DNA strands to prevent cell replication, with hemorrhagic cystitis as a notable side effect.
Word Parts
prefix
cyclo-
cyclic/ring structure
suffix
-amide
amide compound
Common Mispronunciations
Commonly said "sy-clo-FOS-fa-mide" — stress on FOS: sye-kloe-FOS-fa-mide
Where You'll Encounter This
Cancer treatment protocols. Cytotoxic cancer treatment. Requires careful dosing and monitoring.
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