vioxx

noun

Definition
a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain and inflammation without harming the digestive tract; voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2004
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'vioxx'.
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Vowels
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Length
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