How to Pronounce Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)
dex-med-e-TOE-mi-deen
IPA: /dɛks.mɛd.ɛ.ˈtɒɛ.mɪ.diːn/
Brand name: Precedex
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Dexmedetomidine is pronounced dex-med-e-TOE-mi-deen
How do you pronounce Dexmedetomidine?
Dexmedetomidine is pronounced “dex-med-e-TOE-mi-deen”. It has 6 syllables: dex ‑ med ‑ e ‑ toe ‑ mi ‑ deen. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “toe”.
How many syllables are in Dexmedetomidine?
Dexmedetomidine has 6 syllables: dex ‑ med ‑ e ‑ toe ‑ mi ‑ deen.
What does Dexmedetomidine mean?
Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used for ICU sedation and procedural sedation. It provides sedation without significant respiratory depression and has analgesic-sparing properties.
Word Parts
prefix
dex-
dextrorotatory isomer
suffix
-idine
alpha agonist
Common Mispronunciations
Very commonly mispronounced — break into syllables: dex-med-e-TOE-mi-deen
Where You'll Encounter This
Procedural sedation, ICU sedation
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