
Meaning of INDOMETHACIN
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin) |
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INDOMETHACIN is a 12 letter word that starts with I. |
| | Synonyms: | | Indocin |
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| | See Also: | | acetic acid, ethanoic acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID | |
Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A drug that belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indomethacin reduces pain, fever, swelling and redness. It is also being used to reduce tumor-induced suppression of the immune system and to increase the effectiveness of anticancer drugs. |
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