English Explanatory Dictionary

meloxicam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/məˈlɑk.səˌkæm/

Word forms

meloxicam

Etymology

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

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