ibuprofen

noun

ibu·​pro·​fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən How to pronounce ibuprofen (audio)
 also  ī-ˈbyü-prə-fən
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C13H18O2 used to relieve pain and fever

Examples of ibuprofen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever like Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help. —Cathie Ericson, Health, 23 May 2024 All the workers had for pain management was injectable ibuprofen. —Giuseppe Ricapito, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for ibuprofen 

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Word History

Etymology

is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ibuprofen was in 1967

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ibuprofen

noun
ibu·​pro·​fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən How to pronounce ibuprofen (audio)
: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C13H18O2 used in over-the-counter preparations to relieve pain and fever and in prescription strength especially to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis see advil, motrin

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