Definition of IBUPROFEN (Meaning of IBUPROFEN), a 9 Letter Word

Pronunciation:		`Ibyoopr'owfun


WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] 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

IBUPROFEN is a 9 letter word that starts with I.
	Synonyms:	Advil, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Motrin, Nuprin

	See Also:	nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, NSAID, propanoic acid, propionic acid

Biology Dictionary

	Definition:	A chemical which is used as an alternative to aspirin to treat headaches and other body pain. It has the chemical formula of C₁₃H₁₈O₂ and at room temperature is a white powder. It is also used to treat inflammation symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.