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Meaning of ketoprofen | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌki.təˈpɹoʊ.fən

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi ketoprofeeni

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

ketopyranose ketoreductase ketoreduction ketoret ketorfanol ketorolac

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