Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ketoprofen

/ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.04 in modern English

Syllables: ke-to-pro-fen
IPA: /ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Uncountable

Etymology

From keto- + -profen (“ibuprofen derivative”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

dexketoprofen

Synonyms

orudis orudis kt oruvail

Questions

How do you pronounce ketoprofen?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən/.
What does ketoprofen mean?: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Where does ketoprofen come from?: From keto- + -profen (“ibuprofen derivative”).

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