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ibuprofen


ibu·pro·fen

noun
\ˌī-by-ˈprō-fən also ī-ˈbyü-prə-fən\

Definition of IBUPROFEN

: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C13H18O2 used to relieve pain and fever

Origin of IBUPROFEN

is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)
First Known Use: 1967

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