naproxen

(nə präksən)

noun

a white, crystalline powder, CHO, used as a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug to relieve pain and reduce fever, esp. in the treatment of arthritis, migraine, and menstrual cramps

See naproxen in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A drug, C14H14O3, used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.

Origin:

Origin: Shortening and alteration of methoxynaphthylpropionic acid, one of its chemical names

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