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A Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract
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rofecoxib
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
rofecoxib \rofecoxib\ (Chem. & Med.) A chemical substance ( C17H14O4S , molecular weight 314.36) used in medicine as an analgesic to alleviate pain and inflammation; it is a synthetic compound, and is marketed by Merck & Co. under the trade name Vioxx , ...
Wiktionary
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n. A particular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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n. a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract [syn: Vioxx ]
Wikipedia
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Rofecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ( NSAID ) that has now been withdrawn over safety concerns. It was marketed by Merck & Co. to treat osteoarthritis , acute pain conditions, and dysmenorrhea . Rofecoxib was approved by the U.S. Food and ...