naproxen

 
Pronunciation: /naˈprɒksɛn/

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a synthetic compound used as an anti-inflammatory drug, especially in the treatment of headache and arthritis.
    • Chemical formula: C14H14O3

Origin:

1970s: from na(phthyl) + pr(opionic) + ox(y-), + -en on the pattern of words such as tamoxifen