ibuprofen
pronunciation
How to pronounce ibuprofen in British English:
UK [ˌaɪbju:ˈprəʊfen]
How to pronounce ibuprofen in American English:
US [ˌaɪbjuˈproʊfen]
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- Noun:
- a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Ibuprofen is more effective for this type of pain .
- 2. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can be given to relieve fever or pain .
- 3. Now he had to make do with ibuprofen and fortitude .
- 4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen work for some migraine sufferers .
- 5. So be prepared to throw away your ibuprofen and crepe bandages .