# naproxen

> English word · Noun · IPA /nəˈpɹɒksən/ · frequency rank #78,855

## Definitions
1. A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness.

## Etymology
Blend of naphthyl + propionic + oxy- + -en.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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