English Explanatory Dictionary

indometacin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties, used chiefly to treat rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.dəʊˈmɛt.əs.ɪn/ /ˌɪn.doʊˈmɛt.əs.ɪn/

Word forms

indometacin indomethacin

Etymology

From indo(le) + meth(yl) + ac(etic acid) + -in.

Derived words

-metacin
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