How to Pronounce Secukinumab (Cosentyx)
sek-oo-KIN-oo-mab
IPA: /ˌsɛk.uː.ˈkɪn.uː.mæb/
Brand name: Cosentyx
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Secukinumab is pronounced sek-oo-KIN-oo-mab
How do you pronounce Secukinumab?
Secukinumab is pronounced “sek-oo-KIN-oo-mab”. It has 5 syllables: sek - oo - kin - oo - mab. The stress falls on the third syllable, “kin”.
How many syllables are in Secukinumab?
Secukinumab has 5 syllables: sek - oo - kin - oo - mab.
What does Secukinumab mean?
Secukinumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin-17A (IL-17A). It is used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis by blocking the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-17A.
Word Parts
suffix
-umab
fully human monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (KIN): sek-oo-KIN-oo-mab. Often mispronounced as 'sek-yoo-KIN-yoo-mab'.
Where You'll Encounter This
Moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
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