naproxen en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /nəˈpɹɒksən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /nəˈpɹɑksən/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.
Meanings
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(uncountable) A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.
These days, especially when she kept on top of taking her naproxen, the hurt in her joints and limbs merely teased.
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Translations (7)
ru напроксе́н (Translations) · it naprossene (Translations) · cmn 萘普生 (Translations) · el ναπροξένη (Translations) · it naproxene (Translations) · uk напроксе́н (Translations) · es naproxeno (Translations)