What does "meloxicam" mean?

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.

How do you pronounce "meloxicam"?

Pronounced //məˈlɑk.səˌkæm//.

Meloxicam

//məˈlɑk.səˌkæm// noun

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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. uncountable

Etymology

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

Related phrases

non steroidal anti inflammatory drug

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