-profen

UK/ˈpɹəʊ.fən/UK/pɹəf.ən/US/ˈpɹoʊ.fən/

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Used to form names of ibuprofen derivatives used as anti-inflammatory agents.

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Meanings

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  1. medicineUsed to form names of ibuprofen derivatives used as anti-inflammatory agents.

Origin

From ibuprofen.

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APA

-profen. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-profen

MLA

“-profen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-profen. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-profen,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-profen.

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