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naproxen
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na·prox·en  (n-prksn)
n.
A drug, C14H14O3, used to reduce inflammation and pain, especially in the treatment of arthritis.
[Shortening and alteration of methoxynaphthylpropionic acid, one of its chemical names.]
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Noun1.naproxen - a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain
Naprosyn
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID - an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"
propanoic acid, propionic acid - a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
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