How to Pronounce Ketorolac Ophthalmic
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Ketorolac Ophthalmic Pronunciation
kee-toh-ROH-lak of-THAL-mik
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
kee
toh
ROH
stress here
lak of
THAL
stress here
mik
6 syllables
What is Ketorolac Ophthalmic?
Ketorolac ophthalmic is a prescription eye drop medication used to reduce pain, inflammation, and itching in the eyes caused by surgery or seasonal allergies. It belongs to a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which work by blocking certain chemicals in the body that cause swelling and discomfort. This medication is applied directly to the surface of the eye, making it effective with minimal impact on the rest of the body.
Questions About Ketorolac Ophthalmic
How do you pronounce 'ketorolac ophthalmic'?
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Say it like this: kee-toh-ROH-lak off-THAL-mik. The stress falls on the third syllable of the first word (ROH) and the second syllable of the second word (THAL). Think of it as "KEE-toh-ROHL-ack" combined with "off-THAL-mick."
How many syllables does 'ketorolac ophthalmic' have?
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Ketorolac has 4 syllables: kee-toh-ROH-lak. Ophthalmic has 3 syllables: off-THAL-mic. Together, the full term has 7 syllables.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'ketorolac ophthalmic'?
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In ketorolac, the third syllable (ROH) is stressed: kee-toh-ROH-lak. In ophthalmic, the second syllable (THAL) is stressed: off-THAL-mic. A common mistake is putting stress on the first syllable of ketorolac, but it should be on the third.
What is a common mispronunciation of 'ketorolac'?
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Many people say "KEE-tor-oh-lak" with stress on the first syllable, but the correct way is kee-toh-ROH-lak with stress on the third syllable. Another mistake is saying "ket-or-oh-lak," but it should start with "kee," not "ket."
Is there a shorter way to say or write 'ketorolac ophthalmic'?
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You can shorten it to just "ketorolac" (kee-toh-ROH-lak) in conversation, though the full name "ketorolac ophthalmic" is more precise. The word "ophthalmic" simply means it's a form used in or near the eye.
What does 'ophthalmic' mean in 'ketorolac ophthalmic'?
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Ophthalmic (off-THAL-mic) is a medical term that refers to the eye or something used for eye care. So "ketorolac ophthalmic" tells you this is a form of ketorolac made specifically for eye use.
Can you give me an example sentence using 'ketorolac ophthalmic'?
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Here's an example: "The pharmacist explained how to use ketorolac ophthalmic drops." Another example: "The eye doctor prescribed ketorolac ophthalmic after the procedure."
How do you break 'ketorolac ophthalmic' into syllables?
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Break it like this: kee-toh-ROH-lak off-THAL-mic. The stress marks show which syllables to emphasize: the ROH in ketorolac and the THAL in ophthalmic get the most emphasis when you say the word.