ibuprofen

/aɪˈbju.pɹəf.ən/

UK: /ˌʌɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/

AꞮBJU · pɹəf · ən (3 syllables)

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Definition

A synthetic compound used widely as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.

Etymology

From i(so)bu(tyl) + pro(pionic acid) + phen(yl).