naproxen: Meaning and Definition of

na•prox•en

Pronunciation: (nu-prok'sun), [key]
— n. Pharm.
  1. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory substance, CHO, used chiefly in the management of certain types of arthritis and as a painkiller.
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