anti-inflammatory

[ an-tee-in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, an-tahy- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

acting to reduce certain signs of inflammation, as swelling, tenderness, fever, and pain.

, plural an·ti-in·flam·ma·to·ries.

anti-inflammatory

anti-inflammatory

/ ăn′tē-ĭn-flăm′ə-tôr′ē,ăn′tī- /

Preventing or reducing inflammation. Aspirin and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory drugs.

First recorded in 1955–60

Apparently the succinic acid in the beads has an anti-inflammatory effect.

A local vet recommended a new anti-inflammatory drug, and bought Cobber a last two months of active life.

Angelika Wahner, et al. “Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may protect against Parkinson disease.”

Occasionally the president uses anti-inflammatory medication after strenuous physical activity.

Diana is allergic to several kinds of pain medication and anti-inflammatory drugs.

As an anti-inflammatory agent, it may be thus compared with Antimony and Blood-letting.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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