meloxicam

noun

meloxicam

noun

US /məˈlɑk.səˌkæm/

Etymology Probably from me(thy)l + (sud)oxicam.

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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of the oxicam class (trademark Mobic), used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and primary dysmenorrhea and as an analgesic.

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