indometacin

English

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Etymology

From indo(le) +‎ meth(yl) +‎ ac(etic acid) +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

Noun

indometacin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A compound with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties, used chiefly to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

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Derived terms

  • -metacin (anti-inflammatory agent)

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Czech

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈɪndomɛtat͡sɪn]
  • IPA(key): [ˈɪndomɛtat͡siːn]

Noun

indometacin m inan

  1. (pharmacology) indomethacin

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