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anti-inflammatory Definition

anti-inflammatory (an′tē in flam′ə tôr′ē, -tī-)

adjective

designating or of a medication that suppresses or reduces inflammation

noun pl. -·ries

an anti-inflammatory medication, as ibuprofen or aspirin

anti-inflammatory Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • non-steroidal: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs ( NSAIDS ): The major problem associated with NSAIDs is gastrointestinal upset.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • take: Throughout the study, you can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory aspirin-like drugs and painkillers such as paracetamol.

Modifies a noun

  • painkiller: The pain is usually worsened by moving the neck and can be relieved by anti-inflammatory painkillers.
  • drug: He has been taking anti-inflammatory drugs to help reduce the swelling on his left ankle.
  • medication: Some people with asthma, high blood pressure, kidney failure, or heart failure may not be able to take anti-inflammatory medication.
  • prostaglandin: Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids are the building blocks for the body to produce anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.
  • cytokines: The regulation of prostaglandin output from term intact fetal membranes by anti-inflammatory cytokines.
  • tablet: You should stop anti-inflammatory arthritis tablets for one week prior to surgery.

Modifying Another Word

  • also: Try changing the shoes you run in and also anti-inflammatory drugs.

Used with adjective complement

  • have: Also good for skincare as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties.