Etymology

etoricoxib

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Today it means: A synthetic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antipyretic, analgesic, and potential antineoplastic properties. Full definition →

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The story

From etori- (of unknown origin) + -coxib (“cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor”).

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