Definitions for naproxennəˈprɒk sən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
na•prox•ennəˈprɒk sən(n.)
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substance, C14H14O3.
Category: Pharmacology
Origin of naproxen:
by shortening and rearrangement of methoxy-, naphthyl-, and propionic, components of one of its chemical names
Princeton's WordNet
naproxen, Naprosyn(noun)
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain
Wiktionary
naproxen(Noun)
A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Naproxen
An anti-inflammatory agent with analgesic and antipyretic properties. Both the acid and its sodium salt are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic or musculoskeletal disorders, dysmenorrhea, and acute gout.
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