Definition

A type of medicine that helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever, often used for treating arthritis and other painful conditions.

Example

The doctor prescribed indomethacin to help manage the patient's arthritis pain.

Conversation

Have you heard of indomethacin?

Yeah, isn't it used for treating arthritis pain?

Exactly! I read that it can really help with inflammation.

I should ask my doctor if it's right for me.

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Root Explanation

Indomethacin is derived from the prefix "indo-" (meaning Indian) and "methacin" (a derivative of "methane" combined with the suffix "-cin" which is often used in the names of drugs). The word refers to a specific anti-inflammatory drug that was originally derived from Indian sources.

Memory Tip

Think of 'indo-' as relating to India, and 'methacin' as a chemical compound. This helps you remember that indomethacin is a drug associated with Indian origins.

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