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

/ ăn′tē-ĭn-flăm′ə-tôr′ē,ăn′tī- /

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

"Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, may not be as effective with chronic inflammation like they are with acute inflammation," said Maddipati.

From Science Daily

In another experiment, the researchers used the brain GPS system to engineer cells that deliver anti-inflammatory molecules to the brain in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis.

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The team adapted the suppressor cells' anti-inflammatory abilities to work in CD4 immune cells.

From Science Daily

However, cancer patients may be at a disadvantage because their therapy, by blocking these same checkpoints, may counteract the anti-inflammatory benefits of fat reduction.

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Studies show that omega-6 intake should be limited and tempered by consuming omega-3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory.

From Salon