IBUPROFEN

ibuprofen, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin

(noun) a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic; “daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

ibuprofen (usually uncountable, plural ibuprofens)

(pharmaceutical drug) An NSAID, isobutylphenyl propionic acid.

Coordinate terms

• Advil

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

23 June 2024

AUDACIOUS

(adjective) invulnerable to fear or intimidation; “audacious explorers”; “fearless reporters and photographers”; “intrepid pioneers”


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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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