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na⋅prox⋅en

[nuh-prok-suhn]
–noun Pharmacology.
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substance, C1 4H1 4O3, used chiefly in the management of certain types of arthritis and as a painkiller.

Origin:
by shortening and rearrangement of methoxy-, naphthyl-, and propionic, components of one of its chemical names
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na·prox·en   (nə-prŏk'sən)   
n.  A drug, C14H14O3, used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.

[Shortening and alteration of methoxynaphthylpropionic acid, one of its chemical names.]
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Main Entry: na·prox·en
Pronunciation: n&-'präk-s&n
Function: noun
: an anti-inflammatory analgesic antipyretic drugC14H14O3 administered especially to treat arthritis often in the form of its sodium salt —see ALEVE, NAPROSYN
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naproxen na·prox·en (nə-prŏk'sən)
n.
A drug used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.

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