How to Pronounce Siltuximab (Sylvant)
sil-TUX-i-mab
IPA: /sɪl.ˈtʌk.sɪ.mæb/
Brand name: Sylvant
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Siltuximab is pronounced sil-TUX-i-mab
How do you pronounce Siltuximab?
Siltuximab is pronounced “sil-TUX-i-mab”. It has 4 syllables: sil - tux - i - mab. The stress falls on the second syllable, “tux”.
How many syllables are in Siltuximab?
Siltuximab has 4 syllables: sil - tux - i - mab.
What does Siltuximab mean?
Siltuximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds directly to IL-6 (not the receptor). It is used for multicentric Castleman disease and is being studied in cytokine release syndrome.
Word Parts
suffix
-ximab
chimeric monoclonal antibody
Common Mispronunciations
Stress on syllable 2 (TUX): sil-TUX-i-mab. Chimeric antibody (-ximab suffix) unlike sarilumab (-umab = fully human).
Where You'll Encounter This
Multicentric Castleman disease. Binds IL-6 directly (not the receptor) — distinct from tocilizumab and sarilumab.
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