indometacin
nounUK /ˌɪn.dəʊˈmɛt.əs.ɪn/ · US /ˌɪn.doʊˈmɛt.əs.ɪn/
Etymology From indo(le) + meth(yl) + ac(etic acid) + -in.
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences A compound with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties, used chiefly to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
- Derived terms
- -metacin