Diclofenac
/daɪˈkloʊ.fəˌnæk/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A painkiller having the chemical formula C₁₄H₁₁Cl₂NO₂ uncountable
"A study by Merck of its pain reliever Arcoxia showed similar risks of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems compared with another painkiller, diclofenac, federal reviewers said in an analysis made public Tuesday."
Example
More examples"A study by Merck of its pain reliever Arcoxia showed similar risks of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems compared with another painkiller, diclofenac, federal reviewers said in an analysis made public Tuesday."
Etymology
From the systematic name 2-(2-(2,6-dichlorophenylamino)phenyl)acetic acid.