anti-inflammatory drug

noun

Meaning

A medication used to reduce redness, swelling, and pain in body tissues.

Examples

Doctors often prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug to help patients recover from chronic arthritis.
She checked the label to see if the anti-inflammatory drug would interact with her other medications.

Synonyms: painkiller, NSAID, analgesic, corticosteroid

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anti-inflammatory drug

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiɪnˈflæmətri drʌɡ/

Definition

A medication used to reduce redness, swelling, and pain in body tissues.

Examples

Doctors often prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug to help patients recover from chronic arthritis.
She checked the label to see if the anti-inflammatory drug would interact with her other medications.

Synonyms of anti-inflammatory drug

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