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ibuprofen

i·bu·pro·fen [ byoo prṓfən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drug: a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug. Use: relief of pain and swelling, especially in arthritis and rheumatism.

[Mid-20th century. <iso- + butyl + propionic + alteration of phenyl]
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