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anti-inflammatory
[ an-tee-in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, an-tahy- ]
adjective
- acting to reduce certain signs of inflammation, as swelling, tenderness, fever, and pain.
noun
- Pharmacology. a medication, as aspirin, used to reduce inflammation.
anti-inflammatory
adjective
- reducing inflammation
noun
- any anti-inflammatory drug, such as cortisone, aspirin, or ibuprofen
anti-inflammatory
/ ăn′tē-ĭn-flăm′ə-tôr′ē,ăn′tī- /
- Preventing or reducing inflammation. Aspirin and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory drugs.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of anti-inflammatory1
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Example Sentences
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.
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