Definition of "diclofenac" [diclofenac]

• A painkiller having the chemical formula C14H11Cl2NO2 (noun)

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• "A medicine called diclofenac, which is used to treat livestock and is consumed by vultures while feeding on animals 'carcasses, is believed to be the main cause of vulture deaths and therefore the decline in its population."
• "Wolfe pointed out that trial data presented by Merck on cardiovascular risks compared etoricoxib with diclofenac, which is much more cardio-toxic than older, safer pain relievers."
• "She added that an increased risk of stroke was also found for veterans taking the commonly used NSAID diclofenac, which is available without a prescription."