Word
ibuprofen
Phoneticsibupro·fen
US/ˌaɪbjuˈpɹoʊfən/
UK/ˈaɪbəpɹˌəʊfən/
Definition
n. a common medicine used to reduce pain, swelling, and high body temperature. You can buy it at most pharmacies without a doctor's note.
n. a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. It is available over-the-counter in many countries.
Examples
“I took some ibuprofen to help with my headache.”
“The athlete took ibuprofen to manage the swelling in his ankle after the game.”
“While effective for mild to moderate pain, long-term use of ibuprofen can lead to gastrointestinal issues if not monitored by a healthcare professional.”
Examples
simple
“I took some ibuprofen to help with my headache.”
contextual
“The athlete took ibuprofen to manage the swelling in his ankle after the game.”
complex
“While effective for mild to moderate pain, long-term use of ibuprofen can lead to gastrointestinal issues if not monitored by a healthcare professional.”
Etymology
From i(so)bu(tyl) + pro(pionic acid) + phen(yl).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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