ibuprofen
[ ahy-byoo-proh-fuh n, ahy-byoo-proh-fen ]
/ ˌaɪ byuˈproʊ fən, aɪˈbyu proʊˌfɛn /
noun Pharmacology.
a white powder, C13H18O2, used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
Origin of ibuprofen
First recorded in 1965–70; by contraction, rearrangement and respelling of
isobutylphenyl propionic acid, the chemical name
Words nearby ibuprofen
Example sentences from the Web for ibuprofen
He said he still gets some pain “in my backside” and a couple of ibuprofen take care of that.
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British Dictionary definitions for ibuprofen
ibuprofen
/ (aɪˈbjuːprəʊfən) /
noun
a drug, isobutylphenylpropionic acid, that relieves pain and reduces inflammation: used to treat arthritis and muscular strains. Formula: C 13 H 18 O 2
Medical definitions for ibuprofen
ibuprofen
[ ī′byōō-prō′fən ]
n.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used especially in the treatment of arthritis and commonly taken for its analgesic and antipyretic properties.
Scientific definitions for ibuprofen
ibuprofen
[ ī′byōō-prō′fən ]
An anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever or pain.