ibuprofen
UK[ˌaɪbjuːˈprəʊfən]US[ˌaɪbjuːˈproʊfən]
n
a common drug used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
Etymology
the word 'ibuprofen' is a modern coinage, originating in the 1960s as a brand name for a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid). it is a condensed, invented term formed from syllables of its systematic chemical name, isobutylphenylpropionic acid. unlike words with classical roots, its formation is purely technical and mnemonic, designed for trademark registration and scientific communication rather than reflecting a historical linguistic evolution. the name was later adopted as the generic term for this medication after its patent expired.
Analysis
this is a modern invented name and does not follow classical morpheme segmentation. it is derived from the chemical name isobutylpropionic fenyl.
Examples
i took some ibuprofen to relieve my headache.
ibuprofen is effective at reducing both pain and swelling.
some people may experience stomach upset as a side effect of ibuprofen.