a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004
Main Entry: ro·fe·cox·ib Pronunciation: "rO-fe-'käk-sib Function: noun : a COX-2 inhibitorC17H14O4S used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, to manage acute pain in adults, and to treat some forms of dysmenorrhea —see VIOXX
