a nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug, CHClNO, used for reducing fever and relieving pain, esp. in the treatment of arthritis
Origin of indomethacin
indo(le) + meth(yl) + ac(etic acid) + -inindomethacin
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indomethacin
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A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic drug, C19H16ClNO4, used especially in the treatment of some forms of arthritis. Also called indometacin .
Origin of indomethacin
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Noun
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- (pharmacology) A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to reduce fever, pain, stiffness, and swelling, having chemical formula C19H16ClNO4.
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indomethacin - Medical Definition
n.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic drug, C19H16ClNO4, used especially in the treatment of some forms of arthritis. Also called indometacin
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