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ibuprofen

pain reliever / anti-inflammatory drug
Noun

This term refers to a specific pharmaceutical compound used primarily for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is commonly associated with over-the-counter medication and is used to manage acute pain or chronic inflammatory conditions. As a chemical substance and a medication, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard medical or conversational usage; instead, quantities are specified using units such as milligrams or tablets.

Meanings

Noun

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation.

"The doctor recommended taking ibuprofen to reduce the swelling in her ankle."

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