ibuprofen
Translation
ibuprofen
Examples
I took some ibuprofen for my headache.
I took some ibuprofen for my headache.
Ibuprofen can reduce inflammation.
Ibuprofen can reduce inflammation.
Grammar Patterns
((take)) ibuprofen to ingest ibuprofen I took ibuprofen for the pain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (brand names like) Advil, Motrin, Nurofen
Etymology
Coined from its chemical name: iso-butyl-propanoic-phenolic acid.
Memory Tips
Break it into syllables 'i-bu-pro-fen' to remember its chemical-sounding name. It's a common pain reliever.