ibuprofen
[ ahy-byoo-proh-fuhn, ahy-byoo-proh-fen ]
/ ˌaɪ byuË?proÊŠ fÉ™n, aɪË?byu proÊŠËŒfÉ›n /
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noun Pharmacology.
a white powder, C13H18O2, used especially in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic.
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Origin of ibuprofen
First recorded in1965–70; by contraction, rearrangement and respelling of isobutylphenyl propionic acid, the chemical name
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British Dictionary definitions for ibuprofen
ibuprofen
/ (aɪË?bjuË?prəʊfÉ™n) /
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
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Medical definitions for ibuprofen
ibuprofen
[ ī′byÅÅ-prÅ′fÉ™n ]
n.
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used especially in the treatment of arthritis and commonly taken for its analgesic and antipyretic properties.
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Scientific definitions for ibuprofen
ibuprofen
[ ī′byÅÅ-prÅ′fÉ™n ]
An anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever or pain.
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