English Explanatory Dictionary

anti-inflammatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.
adj
  1. Preventing or counteracting inflammation.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

anti-inflammatory anti-inflammatories antiinflammatory more anti-inflammatory most anti-inflammatory

Etymology

From anti- + inflammatory.

Derived words

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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