indomethacin

[ in-doh-meth-uh-sin ]

noun

, Pharmacology.

1. a substance, C 19 H 16 ClNO 4 , with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic properties: used in the treatment of certain kinds of arthritis and gout.

indomethacin

/ ˌɪndəʊˈmɛθəsɪn /

noun

1. a drug administered orally to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation, esp in rheumatoid arthritis. Formula: C 19 H 16 ClNO 4

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomethacin¹

First recorded in 1963; indo(le) + meth(yl) + ac(etic) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of indomethacin¹

C20: from indole + meth- + acetic acid + -in

Example Sentences

Researchers were quick to argue that this class-wide ban would cover substances that already exist as medicines, such as the anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin.

From Scientific American

Gervais, whose test was negative, said she was elated to receive a provisional diagnosis and even happier shortly after starting a potent anti-inflammatory drug called indomethacin.

From Washington Post

She had a hint of a recurrence and started the indomethacin immediately, and the throbbing pain vanished and hasn’t come back.

From New York Times

Imundo started the girl on a medicine known as Indocin, or indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory drug.

From New York Times

The doctor prescribed indomethacin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory used to treat arthritis.

From Washington Post