antiphlogistic

[ an-tee-floh-jis-tik, an-tahy- ]

adjective
  1. acting against inflammation or fever.

noun
  1. an antiphlogistic agent.

Origin of antiphlogistic

1
First recorded in 1735–45; anti- + phlogistic

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British Dictionary definitions for antiphlogistic

antiphlogistic

/ (ˌæntɪfləˈdʒɪstɪk) /


adjective
  1. obsolete of or relating to the prevention or alleviation of inflammation

noun
  1. an antiphlogistic agent or drug

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