Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ib
abbreviation/noun
/ɪb/
Definition
Ib is an abbreviation that stands for ‘Ibuprofen,’ which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.
Examples
- Ib is often used in medical prescriptions to indicate ibuprofen.
- In Arabic culture, the name ‘Ibn Sina’ means ‘son of Sina.’
Meaning
The term ‘ib’ can also refer to ‘Ibn,’ which means ‘son of’ in Arabic, commonly used in names to denote lineage.
Synonyms
- Ibuprofen (when referring to the drug)
- Son (when used in the context of ‘Ibn’)
