celecoxib
- noun
- /ˌsɛlɪˈkoʊksɪb/
- Specialized
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celecoxib
- The doctor prescribed celecoxib to help relieve her arthritis pain.
- celecoxib and rofecoxib
They're very selective, like celecoxib that is less irritating on the stomach.
- They're very selective, like celecoxib that is less irritating on the stomach.
Examples
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They're very selective, like celecoxib that is less irritating on the stomach.
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The two FDA-approved COX-2 inhibitors on the market today are celecoxib and rofecoxib.
Academic text (2002) -
The newer cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (e.g., celecoxib and rofecoxib) fall into category C and should be avoided.
Academic text (2003) -
Many people find celecoxib effective for reducing inflammation and discomfort.
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After a thorough evaluation, the specialist recommended celecoxib for managing her chronic joint issues.
Synonyms
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6.1
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis with less stomach upset
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3.5
A medicine that lowers pain, fever, and swelling without using steroids
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3.4
Medicine that reduces swelling and pain
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4.7
A drug that reduces pain and swelling by blocking a specific enzyme
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9.5
A medicine for pain and swelling that was sold as Vioxx and later removed from sale for safety reasons
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, later taken off the market
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling used for arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling in arthritis and similar conditions
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, often for arthritis
A medicine that reduces pain and swelling, for example in arthritis
Surface Forms
Etymology
Celecoxib breaks into cele + cox + -ib: the cox part refers to the enzyme 'COX' that helps cause pain and swelling, and the -ib ending shows it 'blocks' that enzyme. So, celecoxib is a medicine that blocks COX to reduce pain and inflammation, often used for arthritis.