Anti-inflammatory
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.
- 2 a medicine intended to reduce inflammation wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Preventing or counteracting inflammation.
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"I'm pouring some anti-inflammatory cream on my right knee."
Etymology
From anti- + inflammatory.