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naproxen.

A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/nəˈpɹɒksən/Received-Pronunciation/nəˈpɹɑksən/Canada, General-American
  1. A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

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Where this word comes from

Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.

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