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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.
2. 2
   a medicine intended to reduce inflammation wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Preventing or counteracting inflammation.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anti-inflammatory drug

Antonyms

All antonyms

proinflammatory

Example

More examples

"I'm pouring some anti-inflammatory cream on my right knee."

Etymology

From anti- + inflammatory.

Related phrases

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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