Where does “naproxen” come from?
naproxen (English) comes from English propionic, from French propionique — propionic.
naproxen (English): A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness
Definitions
- A certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes and thereby reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and stiffness
Ancestry of “naproxen”, step by step
naproxen traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English propionic
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | propionic | Of or pertaining to propionic acid or its... |
| 2 | French | propionique | propionic |
via English naphthyl
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | naphthyl | Either of two isomeric univalent radicals... |