"naproxen" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /nəˈpɹɒksən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /nəˈpɹɑksən/ [Canada, General-American]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} naproxen (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness. Wikipedia link: naproxen Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids, Pharmaceutical drugs

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