Meaning of IBUPROFEN

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
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	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.