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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic; Advil and Motrin and Nuprin are trademarks of brands of ibuprofen tablets.

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  • noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic

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  • This medicid is also used to treat blacksmiths with headcolds.

    March 3, 2009