Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

duloxetine

/duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.65 in modern English

Syllables: du-lox-e-tine
IPA: /duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn/

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₁₉NOS·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain (such as that associated with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy). It is marketed under the trademark Cymbalta.

Uncountable

Etymology

Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn/

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

duloxetine hydrochloride

Questions

How do you pronounce duloxetine?: The recorded pronunciation is /duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn/.
What does duloxetine mean?: A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₁₉NOS·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain (such as that associated with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy). It is marketed under the trademark Cymbalta.
Where does duloxetine come from?: Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.

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