anti-inflammatory

[an-tee-in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, an-tahy-]

adjective

1. acting to reduce certain signs of inflammation, as swelling, tenderness, fever, and pain.

noun

plural

anti-inflammatories 

1. Pharmacology.,  a medication, as aspirin, used to reduce inflammation.

anti-inflammatory

adjective

1. reducing inflammation

noun

1. any anti-inflammatory drug, such as cortisone, aspirin, or ibuprofen

anti-inflammatory

1. Preventing or reducing inflammation. Aspirin and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatory drugs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anti-inflammatory¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

On the upside, he says, multiple trials and analyses suggest it can promote weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure and enhance lipid profiles, with some evidence of anti-inflammatory benefits.

From BBC

The rugged 7-foot-1, 325-pound Hall of Fame center freely acknowledged playing through pain and openly worried about damage to his kidneys and liver from his prolonged use of legal anti-inflammatory medications.

From Los Angeles Times

The caffeine-free tea is celebrated for its medicinal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

From Salon

"PBM has also been used to treat acne as it has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces the amount of oil in the skin," he adds.

From BBC

The anti-inflammatory drug, Givinostat, has been approved for use in the UK by the medicines regulator and is available early for people who meet strict criteria, on the NHS.

From BBC