etoricoxib

English

Etymology

From etori- (of unknown origin) +‎ -coxib (“cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor”).

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ɪˌtɔɹ.əˈkɑk.sɪb/

Noun

etoricoxib (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) A synthetic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antipyretic, analgesic, and potential antineoplastic properties.
   • 2015 July 14, Li Zhang, Handong Wang, Orazio Taglialatela-Scafati, “Multiple Mechanisms of Anti-Cancer Effects Exerted by Astaxanthin”, in Marine Drugs‎^[2], volume 13, →DOI:

     A selective COX-2 inhibitor, etoricoxib, was reported to reduce the expression of NF-κB protein and inhibit DMH-induced colon ACF in rats.